(2 of 2)An adult involved in a high-speed MVC has a bruise o…
(2 of 2)An adult involved in a high-speed MVC has a bruise over the sternum and appears pale and anxious. VS: BP (R arm) 120/80; (L arm) 110/72; P 120; ECG ST with no ectopics; 12 L shows no acute ischemia; R 20; SpO2 95%. Neck veins are flat; chest moves symmetrically; breath sounds are clear bilaterally; femoral and pedal pulses are diminished. During transport, the patient goes into cardiac arrest. What EMS action is indicated?
Read Details(4 of 7)SceneEMS is dispatched at 0330 to a highway site fol…
(4 of 7)SceneEMS is dispatched at 0330 to a highway site following a 10-vehicle crash. Multiple patients are present. Weather is 14° F, skies are dark, traffic is light and roads are icy. An unrestrained adult was ejected through their windshield. Extensive musculoskeletal injuries are noted but no external hemorrhaging. Radial pulse present; cap refill
Read Details(1 of 3)An adult’s legs, abdomen and chest have been compres…
(1 of 3)An adult’s legs, abdomen and chest have been compressed for 4-5 hours following a building collapse. The pt. is conscious, coherent, breathing, and has a pulse.Vascular access has been obtained. Before release, which of these is indicated?
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