Question

A 29-year-old man is found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. Paramedics note multiple empty blister packs of hydromorphone nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV naloxone and support airway and breathing

Answer

Administer flumazenil

Answer

Perform immediate gastric lavage without airway protection

Answer

Give high-dose haloperidol

Answer

Withhold any treatment until blood drug levels are known

Practice question

A 29-year-old man is found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. Paramedics note multiple empty blister packs of hydromorphone nearby. What is the most appropriate immediate management?