A 20-year-old male presents with an acute onset of severe testicular pain. He denies any trauma to the genital region. He is conscious and alert, his blood pressure is 144/84 mm Hg, his heart rate is 120 beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min with adequate depth. The most important aspect in the care of this patient involves:
Read DetailsYou are dispatched to a residence for a 61-year-old woman with flulike symptoms. Upon your arrival, the patient greets you at the door. She complains of a headache and nausea, and tells you that she has vomited twice. Her husband, who is lying on the couch in the living room, began experiencing the same symptoms at about the same time. You should:
Read DetailsYou are called for a 28-year-old female with abdominal pain. Upon arrival the patient is lying in bed and presents with fever, chills, nausea/vomiting, as well as lower abdominal and pelvic pain. The patient gave birth at home two days ago with no complications. Both mom and baby have been healthy until mom awoke this morning with these symptoms. Vital signs are: Temp- 98.5 F HR – 118, BP – 136/74, RR – 20, SPO2 – 99% on room air. Blood glucose is 104 mg/dL. EKG is shown below. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
Read DetailsQuestion 2 of 7 Upon arrival to the one-story ranch house, you find the 64-year-old male lying prone in the driveway, which is partially shoveled. There is a shovel lying next to the patient. A bystander is on scene stating they found him this way while walking their dog. As you roll the patient onto his back you notice that he has a patent airway and is breathing slowly. His radial pulse is bounding and slow. The patient does not open his eyes, only moans to painful stimuli, and withdraws from pain. What is the next most appropriate action for the paramedic to take?
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