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Brugada syndrome — ACEM Fellowship MCQ

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HardCardiovascular emergenciesBrugada syndromeACEM Fellowship

A drowsy patient after serious overdose refuses monitoring and tries to leave. He cannot understand the immediate risk of respiratory arrest. Which action is most appropriate?

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Correct answer: C — Provide emergency treatment for immediate risk

Explanation lettering: C = shown as B · B = shown as C

B is correct. The patient lacks capacity and faces an immediate risk of respiratory arrest. Necessary emergency treatment can be provided while appropriate assessment, containment and support are arranged. The other approaches do not establish timely treatment of the immediate risk.

Reference: NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation: Emergency management of the high-risk mental-health patient: https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/332749/ACI-Emergency-management-high-risk-mental-health-patient.pdf