Question

A 34-year-old man with chronic heroin use is found unresponsive with shallow respirations at 6/min and pinpoint pupils. Oxygen saturation is 82% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer IM Naloxone and support ventilation

Answer

Give IV Diazepam

Answer

Start Flumazenil

Answer

Give high-dose IV Adrenaline

Answer

Place him in the recovery position without further intervention

Practice question

A 34-year-old man with chronic heroin use is found unresponsive with shallow respirations at 6/min and pinpoint pupils. Oxygen saturation is 82% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate management?