Preceding the intubation attempt of a newly born baby, the b…
Preceding the intubation attempt of a newly born baby, the basic EMT reports that ventilations have become less effective. They suggest ventilations are no longer causing chest rise because a relief valve is popping off. What is the BEST advice for the paramedic to follow?
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A 7-year-old female has fallen off a four-step riser during choir practice at an all-girl school. EMS is called to evaluate the child who claims she is not injured. A female crewmember has no problem conversing with the child and beginning the assessment. But when any of the male crewmembers approach the child, she becomes severely hysterical and crawls up onto the female provider. You ask the teacher if she has ever witnessed this before and she states they have no male adults in the school staff. Because of this behavior, you have concerns for:
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