You arrive at a scene where a 23 year old male is exhibiting slurred speech, confusing, respiratory depression, decreased temperature and pupil dilation. From these symptoms it is possible that he is suffering from what type of toxidrome?

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The symptoms described, such as slurred speech, confusion, respiratory depression, decreased temperature, and pupil dilation, are indicative of a sedative toxidrome. Sedatives, including benzodiazepines and barbiturates, can cause these effects by depressing the central nervous system.

You Arrive at a Scene Where a 23 Year Old