A patient has been found unresponsive on her bedroom floor. When assessing her, the EMT would have the highest index of suspicion for a narcotic overdose when he notes:

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Shallow and slow respirations are a common sign of narcotic overdose, causing respiratory depression. Dilated pupils can indicate other causes of an altered mental status, while finding a bottle of Valium or a glass pipe can suggest drug use but does not necessarily confirm a narcotic overdose.

A Patient Has Been Found Unresponsive on Her Bedroom Floor