A 23-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. A friend report...

Question

A 23-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. A friend reports he uses opioids. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Give IV naloxone while supporting airway and breathing

Answer

Start flumazenil

Answer

Administer high-dose haloperidol

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Wait for toxicology screen before intervening

Answer

Perform gastric lavage only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Opioid overdose

A 23-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after being found unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and shallow respirations. A friend reports he uses opioids. What is the most appropriate immediate management?