ScenarioTransportYou are dispatched to a 70-year-old male wi…
ScenarioTransportYou are dispatched to a 70-year-old male with “sudden weakness.” His wife states he was sitting at the table when he suddenly dropped his coffee cup and began speaking with slurred speech about 15 minutes ago.He has a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation. He takes Warfarin and Metoprolol.BP: 182/94 mmHgHR: 88 bpm (irregular)RR: 18 breaths/minSpO₂: 95% on room airSkin: Warm, dryFindings: Right-sided facial droop, right arm weakness, slurred speech During transport, the patient becomes more lethargic, what would be the MOST appropriate destination?
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ScenarioTransportYou are dispatched to a 67-year-old male complaining of chest pressure that began 30 minutes ago while mowing the lawn. He describes it as “crushing” and radiating to his left arm and jaw. He reports nausea and shortness of breath.History: Hypertension, Diabetes, prior MIMedications: Aspirin (daily), Metoprolol, NitroglycerinAfter initial treatment , the patient becomes more agitated and SOB. Vital Signs:BP: 86/58 mmHgHR: 54 bpmRR: 22 breaths/minSpO₂: 94%Skin: Pale, cool, diaphoretic What are appropriate next actions? (Select all that apply)
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ScenarioEnrouteYou are dispatched to a 70-year-old male with “sudden weakness.” His wife states he was sitting at the table when he suddenly dropped his coffee cup and began speaking with slurred speech about 15 minutes ago.He has a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation. He takes Warfarin and Metoprolol.BP: 182/94 mmHg HR: 88 bpm (irregular) RR: 18 breaths/min SpO₂: 95% on room air Skin: Warm, dry Findings: Right-sided facial droop, right arm weakness, slurred speech What is the most appropriate preparation prior to arrival?
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ScenarioTransportYou are dispatched to a 70-year-old male with “sudden weakness.” His wife states he was sitting at the table when he suddenly dropped his coffee cup and began speaking with slurred speech about 15 minutes ago.He has a history of hypertension and atrial fibrillation. He takes Warfarin and Metoprolol.BP: 182/94 mmHgHR: 88 bpm (irregular)RR: 18 breaths/minSpO₂: 95% on room airSkin: Warm, dryFindings: Right-sided facial droop, right arm weakness, slurred speech During transport patient becomes more lethargic then becomes apneic and pulseless, What is your immediate priority?
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