Question

A 45-year-old man arrives unconscious with pinpoint pupils and bradypnoea. Opioid overdose is suspected. After securing the airway, what is the recommended next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV naloxone

Answer

Perform a rapid CT head

Answer

Start IV fluid challenge

Answer

Administer activated charcoal

Answer

Thiamine injection

Practice question

A 45-year-old man arrives unconscious with pinpoint pupils and bradypnoea. Opioid overdose is suspected. After securing the airway, what is the recommended next step in management?