You and another paramedic are transporting an unresponsive, apneic patient from a hazardous materials incident to the hospital. Because of his condition, he was only partially decontaminated at the scene. You will arrive at the hospital in approximately 10 minutes. The MOST appropriate treatment for this patient involves:
A) flushing the patient's entire body with copious amounts of water while your partner intubates him.
B) hyperventilating the patient with a bag-mask device and 100% oxygen at 20 breaths per minute.
C) avoiding intubation if possible, as this may expose the patient's airway to contamination.
D) establishing vascular access in case emergency drug therapy is required before you arrive at the hospital.
Ans: C) avoiding intubation if possible, as this may expose the patient's airway to contamination.
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