A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious next to an empty heroin syringe. He has a respiratory rate of 6...

Question

A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious next to an empty heroin syringe. He has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min, pinpoint pupils and oxygen saturation 88% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone intravenously and support airway and breathing

Answer

Administer flumazenil intravenously

Answer

Induce vomiting with ipecacuanha

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Observe without intervention as he may recover spontaneously

Answer

Start long-term methadone maintenance immediately

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose management

A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious next to an empty heroin syringe. He has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min, pinpoint pupils and oxygen saturation 88% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?