A 24-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Respiratory rate is 6 breaths/m...

Question

A 24-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found with shallow breathing and pinpoint pupils. Respiratory rate is 6 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 88 percent on room air and he responds only to painful stimuli. There are track marks on his arms. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone and support airway and ventilation

Answer

Give flumazenil

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Administer activated charcoal

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Start haloperidol

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Observe without intervention

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