Question

An adult victim, suspected of an opioid overdose, has no pulse and is not breathing. What should be the rescuer's next step?

Answer 1

I would say if the person is not breathing/responsive, CPR would be the first option. Waiting on a defibrillator would prolong the problem. Naloxone will be used, but if the individual isn’t even responsive, keeping their heart pumping is the most important step.