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Case Introduction
You are working a shift at EM Clerkship General when you receive a radio call from EMS who are bringing in a young female who was found unresponsive.
Initial Vitals
- Temp 98.0F
- HR 97
- RR 16
- BP 120/80
- O2 98%
Critical Actions
- Obtain collateral history from EMS/friends
- Administer Naloxone as needed for respiratory depression
- Obtain 0-hour and 4-hour acetaminophen levels
- Administer N-acetyl-cystine
- Obtain psychiatry consult for suicidal ideation
Further Reading