A 43 y/o male calls for an ambulance because of crushing che…
A 43 y/o male calls for an ambulance because of crushing chest pain radiating down his left arm. The patient is cool, pale and moist. BP = 70/50, HR = 38, RR = 26 with clear and equal lungs. Patient has no prior medical history, is not taking any medications and has NKDA. The following ECG rhythm is documented, which is…
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You have a 75 y/o patient with exacerbated emphysema with a decreased tidal volume and wheezing in all lobes. Your patient has used his albuterol inhaler three (3) times without improvement. Your Paramedic partner suggests administering epinephrine IM. What is your next action?
Read DetailsA 46 y/o female patient is complaining of severe pain in one…
A 46 y/o female patient is complaining of severe pain in one leg. Upon examination, you find a right, lower leg extremity that is swollen, red and painful to the touch without trauma. Pulses are present distal to the site. Vitals: BP=146/88, HR=116, RR=16, pulse ox=94% (room air). Your assessment for this patient is:
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