An elderly male who is short of breath is on home oxygen. He is wearing a nasal cannula connected to an oxygen tank with the flow regulator set to 3 liters per minute. As a knowledgeable EMT, you should recognize that the patient is getting approximately what percentage of oxygen with each breath?
A) 20%
B) 24%
C) 32%
D) 40%
C
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Why would an escharotomy be considered for a full-thickness burn?
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What will be an ideal response?
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