A patient has been in bed all day following a three day hist…
A patient has been in bed all day following a three day history of intractable vomiting and diarrhea. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli, has sunken eyeballs, warm, dry skin, a shallow RR of 22, a HR of 128 with weak peripheral pulses, and BP of 92/64. The paramedics treatment should include:
Read DetailsA patient is complaining of urticaria and itching on bilater…
A patient is complaining of urticaria and itching on bilateral upper extremities, across their chest, and on their neck. The patient states that they started using a new laundry detergent yesterday. The paramedic should suspect:
Read DetailsA patient has just regained consciousness following a syncop…
A patient has just regained consciousness following a syncopal episode. They report they have been suffering from gastroenteritis for three days with nausea, vomiting, and poor oral intake. Vitals while seated are BP 100/60, RR 20, and they are cool and diaphoretic with the 4-lead ECG pictured below on the monitor. The paramedic should suspect:
Read DetailsA type 1 diabetic patient is unresponsive. The patients spou…
A type 1 diabetic patient is unresponsive. The patients spouse states they did not eat breakfast this morning after taking their insulin. The patients blood glucose level is 32 and paramedics are unable to obtain IV access. The paramedic should:
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