You are an EMT and arrive at the scene of an opioid overdose.The overdose victim is breathing extremely slowly and shallowly.When you arrive at the ER,you report that the medical team should watch out for signs of

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The shallow and slow breathing pattern of the overdose victim indicates that they are likely experiencing respiratory depression which can lead to a buildup of carbon dioxide in the body, ultimately leading to respiratory acidosis. Therefore, the medical team should watch out for signs of respiratory acidosis as a potential complication of the overdose.

You Are an EMT and Arrive at the Scene of an Opioid