Question

A 29-year-old man with opioid use disorder is found apnoeic with pinpoint pupils. He has a weak carotid pulse at 40 beats/min. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer intramuscular naloxone and provide ventilatory support

Answer

Administer flumazenil

Answer

Start a naloxone infusion without bolus

Answer

Perform gastric lavage

Answer

Give high-dose benzodiazepines

Practice question

A 29-year-old man with opioid use disorder is found apnoeic with pinpoint pupils. He has a weak carotid pulse at 40 beats/min. What is the most appropriate immediate management?