You are accompanying a team of hikers up a high mountain. The next morning you are summoned to a tent and find one of the climbers confused and complaining of a headache. His airway is patent and his respirations are adequate. He has no medical history and was in good health until found ill this morning by his friend. Suspicious of high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE), which of the following
actions should you take?
a. Immobilize the patient.
b. Provide high-flow oxygen.
c. Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
d. Administer oral glucose.
Answer: b
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A) seizure. B) diabetic emergency. C) overdose. D) cardiac arrest.
A surgical package would include:
A) one evaluation and management (E/M) encounter on the date immediately prior to the date of the procedure. B) all E/M encounters prior to the date of the procedure. C) all general anesthesia services. D) all care provided within 30 days of surgery.
The use of water to treat physical problems is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The removal of damaged brain tissue would be described as ___________________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word