Why won't he wake up? Altered LOC, decreased respirations & pinpoint pupils provide clues to a medication mishap.
Augustine
James J
JJ
Department of Emergency Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. jaugustine@emp.com
D000328:Adult; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009270:Naloxone / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009292:Narcotic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000175:diagnosis*
D009292:Narcotic Antagonists; D009270:Naloxone