Question

A 30-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department obtunded with pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate 6 breaths/min. There is a history of heroin use. According to Australian opioid overdose management, what is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous naloxone titrated to restore adequate ventilation

Answer

Intravenous flumazenil bolus

Answer

High-dose intravenous morphine

Answer

Oral naltrexone

Answer

Observation only

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department obtunded with pinpoint pupils and respiratory rate 6 breaths/min. There is a history of heroin use. According to Australian opioid overdose management, what is the most appropriate immediate treatment?