A 24-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and shallow breathing. There is a history ...

Question

A 24-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and shallow breathing. There is a history of intravenous heroin use. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV naloxone and support airway and ventilation

Answer

Give flumazenil

Answer

Administer activated charcoal only

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Give high-flow oxygen and discharge once awake without observation

Answer

Start long-term methadone in ED

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 24-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unconscious with pinpoint pupils and shallow breathing. There is a history of intravenous heroin use. What is the most appropriate immediate management?