You have been called for a young female who overdosed on several drugs. Which of the following is it most essential that the EMT perform while caring for this patient?

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When dealing with a patient who has overdosed, the priority should be to identify and correct any loss of vital functions such as airway, breathing, circulation, and level of consciousness. This is vital because if these vital functions are not corrected, then the patient may suffer from severe complications or even death. Identification of the drug(s) and amount taken, determination of a history of drug abuse, and identification of medical conditions that may be worsened by the drug(s) are important, but they are secondary to correcting the loss of vital function.

You Have Been Called for a Young Female Who Overdosed