Opioid Overdose

Case focused on the identification and initial management of an opiate intoxicated patient.

  • Dr Tim Chaplin    
  • Mateo Orrantia - 2022   
  • Feb. 9, 2023, 12:17 a.m.   

  • Critical Care, Toxicology   
  • Medical Students, Residents   
  • Airway Equip., BVM, Manakin - LF   

  • 1   
  • 45 Min   
  • Rural Hospital   

Great opportunity to review basic BLS, initial management of decreased LOC, LOC exam, and the skills do OPA and ventilation w BVM.

Great sim, learned a lot about how to treat an overdose

The scenario provided me with a good introduction into emergency medicine. For me, it highlighted the importance of utilizing the skills and knowledge of members of the interprofessional team.