You arrive to find a middle-aged street person lying unconsc…
You arrive to find a middle-aged street person lying unconscious and prone on the ground with evidence he has overdosed on alcohol and cocaine. Witnesses inform first responders that the victim started complaining of chest pain and difficulty catching his breath, and then sat down. They also state the victim is a known diabetic, the patient is now unresponsive to all stimuli, and has a respiratory rate of 8 and shallow. You note the presence of a crack pipe lying in close proximity to the patient. After opening the airway, your next action should be to: