A 28-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils after injecting heroin. What is the most appropriate immediate manag...

Question

A 28-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils after injecting heroin. What is the most appropriate immediate management in the emergency department?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone IV or IM and support airway and ventilation

Answer

Administer flumazenil IV

Answer

Administer activated charcoal

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Start high-flow oxygen only and observe

Answer

Give diazepam to prevent withdrawal

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose - naloxone use

A 28-year-old man is found unconscious with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils after injecting heroin. What is the most appropriate immediate management in the emergency department?