A 28-year-old man with a known history of heroin use is found drowsy with shallow respirations (6 breaths/min), pinpoint pupils and oxygen saturation ...

Question

A 28-year-old man with a known history of heroin use is found drowsy with shallow respirations (6 breaths/min), pinpoint pupils and oxygen saturation of 86% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone intramuscularly and support airway and ventilation

Answer

Administer flumazenil intravenously

Answer

Give activated charcoal

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Place in the recovery position and observe

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Start high-flow oxygen only

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 28-year-old man with a known history of heroin use is found drowsy with shallow respirations (6 breaths/min), pinpoint pupils and oxygen saturation of 86% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?