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Enrоute Phаse Scenаriо: The AEMT is dispаtched tо a 72-year-old male patient at a nursing home who is in respiratory failure. The patient has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is dependent on a mechanical ventilator for respiratory support. The nursing staff reports that the patient’s ventilator has malfunctioned and is not providing adequate ventilation. The patient is struggling to breathe and is showing signs of respiratory distress. The time of the call is 1400. The response time will be 9 minutes. The AEMT is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire department engine crew is dispatched with the ambulance. The nearest hospital is 15 minutes away. On Scene Phase Scenario: Upon arrival at the nursing home, the patient is found in bed, visibly struggling to breathe. The patient is connected to a malfunctioning ventilator, and the nursing staff reports that the patient’s oxygen saturation has been steadily dropping. The patient is unresponsive to verbal stimuli, with labored breathing and a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute. The skin is cyanotic, and the patient’s pulse is rapid at 120 beats per minute. Vital signs are BP 100/60, P 120, R 30, SpO2 75% on the ventilator, and T 98.4°F (37°C). The ventilator settings appear to be incorrect, and the patient is not receiving adequate ventilation. Post Scene Phase Scenario: The AEMT successfully provides manual ventilation to the patient and is now preparing for transport. The patient’s oxygen saturation has improved to 90%, and the patient’s skin color is less cyanotic. However, the patient is still unresponsive, and the ventilator malfunction has not been resolved. Vital signs are BP 110/70, P 120, R 18 (with assistance), SpO2 90% on room air, and T 98.6°F (37°C). The patient remains intubated and manually ventilated. The patient’s vital signs remain unstable despite continued manual ventilation, and the AEMT is concerned about potential deterioration. What should the AEMT focus on to ensure continued care during transport?