You encounter an unresponsive 56-year-old man who has been taking hydrocodone after a surgical procedure. He is not breathing and has no pulse.
You notice that his medication bottle is empty. You suspect an opioid-associated
life-threatening emergency. A colleague activates the emergency response
system and is retrieving the AED and Naloxone. What is the most appropriate
action for you to take next?
a. Wait for the naloxone to arrive before doing anything
b. Begin CPR, starting with chest compressions
C. Provide 1 rescue breath every 5 to 6 seconds until naloxone arrives
d. Provide rapid defibrillation with the AED