21st March 2022

A 19-year-old presents to the emergency department with reduced consciousness

A 19-year-old presents to the emergency department with reduced consciousness. He is known to the department as homeless and has a dishevelled appearance.

On examination he has a respiratory rate of 8, O2 sats 90%, blood pressure 90/60, heart rate 48. Pupils are pinpoints with little reaction to light.

What is the immediate treatment for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.