A 29-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow respirations, pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute. There are empty oxyc...

Question

A 29-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow respirations, pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute. There are empty oxycodone packets nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone and support airway and breathing

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Give flumazenil intravenously

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Start high-flow oxygen only

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Place him in the recovery position and observe

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Administer charcoal and wait for response

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 29-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow respirations, pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute. There are empty oxycodone packets nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate management?