What are the treatments for high-altitude pulmonary edema?
What will be an ideal response?
The treatments for high-altitude pulmonary edema include descent to lower altitude, supplemental oxygen and portable hyperbaric chamber. Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, may be used when descent or medical equipment and supplies are not available. Nifedipine relieves acute pulmonary edema due to its antihypertensive property which effectively reduces the pulmonary artery pressure
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A) Thoracotomy B) Pneumothorax C) Pulmonary embolism D) Thoracentesis
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A) "Immediate CPR can prolong the period in which the heart can be shocked following cardiac arrest." B) "In many cases, CPR can reverse the cardiac arrest, making a shock by the AED unnecessary." C) "In the American Heart Association's Chain of Survival, CPR is the most important link in surviving cardiac arrest." D) "CPR is needed to keep blood flowing through the body so the EMTs can give the patient IV medications when they arrive."
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A. The time to complete a jump B. The height of a jump C. The number of successful jumps to reach a target D. The joint torque at the knee just prior to take off during a jump
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A) closely review individual medical records B) remain blind to individual health status C) insure regardless of risk D) spread risk across groups