Question

A 22-year-old man is found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and shallow breathing after being seen injecting a substance. Respiratory rate is 6 breaths/min and oxygen saturation 80% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone and support airway and ventilation

Answer

Administer flumazenil

Answer

Give 50% dextrose bolus

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Place him in the recovery position and observe

Answer

Induce vomiting to remove ingested toxin

Practice question

A 22-year-old man is found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and shallow breathing after being seen injecting a substance. Respiratory rate is 6 breaths/min and oxygen saturation 80% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?