Use the following to answer the next three questions:A 14-year-old male is being treated on an outpatient basis for leukemia. He has a peripherally inserted central catheter for vascular access. While roughhousing with his older brother, the patient’s vascular access device was damaged and he is bleeding.While this patient is being transported to the hospital, he has a sudden onset of cyanosis, hypotension, and altered level of consciousness. How should the paramedic handle this situation?

Use the following to answer the next four questions:A 34-year-old patient has a neurological disease that requires advanced airway support. A tracheostomy is in place, and the patient uses a home ventilator 24 hours a day. A family member states the patient is unusually agitated and restless. The patient is alert but very anxious when paramedics arrive. If attempts to improve airway patency do not result in the patient’s improvement, how should the paramedic proceed?

Which ventilator would be ideal for a patient in need of positive ventilatory support and whose airway resistance pressure is not likely to change?

A 47-year-old female’s home ventilator is malfunctioning. She states that during normal operation, this “poncho” style ventilator augments her inhalations by dropping the pressure in the lungs, thus drawing air in. What is this type of ventilator referred to as?

For what type of illness would a negative-pressure ventilator be recommended?

Respiratory syncytial virus is a form of?

Who is palliative care programs service directed by?

Which oxygen-therapy apparatus does not need to be refilled with oxygen?

Use the following to answer the next four questions:A 34-year-old patient has a neurological disease that requires advanced airway support. A tracheostomy is in place, and the patient uses a home ventilator 24 hours a day. A family member states the patient is unusually agitated and restless. The patient is alert but very anxious when paramedics arrive. If attempts to improve airway patency do not result in the patient’s improvement, how should the paramedic proceed?

Use the following to answer the next four questions:A 34-year-old patient has a neurological disease that requires advanced airway support. A tracheostomy is in place, and the patient uses a home ventilator 24 hours a day. A family member states the patient is unusually agitated and restless. The patient is alert but very anxious when paramedics arrive. This patient’s presentation is consistent with what common finding among home-ventilator patients?