A 32-year-old man is found drowsy with pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate 6/min after injecting heroin. Pulse oximetry shows oxygen saturation 86% o...

Question

A 32-year-old man is found drowsy with pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate 6/min after injecting heroin. Pulse oximetry shows oxygen saturation 86% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Give intravenous Naloxone and support airway and ventilation

Answer

Administer oral Naloxone

Answer

Give intramuscular Adrenaline

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Provide reassurance and observe

Answer

Start IV fluids only

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 32-year-old man is found drowsy with pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate 6/min after injecting heroin. Pulse oximetry shows oxygen saturation 86% on air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?