Question

A 30-year-old man is found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and respiratory depression. According to the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee guidelines, what is the first-line management for suspected opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone IV or IM

Answer

Flumazenil IV

Answer

Naltrexone oral

Answer

Intubation and ventilation only

Answer

Activated charcoal

Practice question

A 30-year-old man is found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and respiratory depression. According to the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee guidelines, what is the first-line management for suspected opioid overdose?