Which of the following patients is most likely to require endotracheal intubation?
a. COPD patient with acute exacerbation
b. An obese asthma patient with wheezing
c. A patient with a head injury and a GCS score of 7
d. A patient with suspected carbon monox-ide poisoning and an SpO2 of 100%
ANS: C
Trauma victims with traumatic brain injury and GCS scores of less than 8 require endotracheal intubation and generally have poorer post injury quality of life and greater disability.
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