A 33-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. There are empty ...

Question

A 33-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. There are empty packets of oxycodone nearby. His respiratory rate is 6/min and oxygen saturation is 82% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV naloxone and provide airway and ventilatory support as needed

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Administer IV flumazenil

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Give activated charcoal only

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Give IV glucose 50%

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Place him in recovery position and observe

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