(1 of 4)EMS responds to an adult that fell from a horse gall…
(1 of 4)EMS responds to an adult that fell from a horse galloping at a high rate of speed. The pt. presents with paralysis of all four extremities and contrasting skin temperatures on the body. The pt’s head is tilted to the left and cannot be moved back to midline without pain. The airway is patent. Due to the patient’s neck torticollis, paramedics should:
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(1 of 2)A conscious and alert adult presents with severe pain and moderate respiratory distress following blunt chest trauma. On exam, a segment of the left chest is moving in the opposite direction to the rest of the rib cage. Breath sounds are present and equal bilaterally; SpO2 84% on RA; EtCO2 50; radial pulse strong and rapid; neck veins are flat. Which of these is most likely?
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(4 of 4)EMS responds to an adult that fell from a horse galloping at a high rate of speed. The pt. presents with paralysis of all four extremities and contrasting skin temperatures on the body. The pt’s head is tilted to the left and cannot be moved back to midline without pain. The airway is patent. VS: BP 80/50; P 40; R 14; SpO2 98%; EtCO2 42 with square waveform; GCS 15. IMC with vascular access is complete.The VS continue to decline after the previous drug’s max dose was reached. What action is indicated next?
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