Common Street Drugs: Rohypnol (Flunitrazepam)

First Things First (assess & treat for the following)

  • Ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine that may result in severe respiratory depression
  • ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation)
    • Rapid sequence intubation if hypoxic or severe respiratory depression
    • Short-acting neuromuscular blockade indicated to prevent stimulation combativeness

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Last updated: April 15, 2010