How does comparing the hematocrit of pleural fluid to peripheral blood help determine the type of effusion?
What will be an ideal response?
If the hematocrit of the pleural fluid is very similar to the hematocrit of the peripheral blood, then most likely the fluid is due to a bleed directly into the pleural space caused by trauma to the chest.
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An EMT with your service states that he desires to become a paramedic because he wants to provide advanced care. Under the National EMS Scope of Practice Model, which one of the following will he be able to provide as a paramedic that he cannot provide as an EMT?
A) Automated blood pressure monitoring B) Emergency childbirth C) Interfacility transports D) Advanced patient assessment
Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.1.d.2.a which states: ________ generally refers to circulatory failure associated with severe sepsis, and therefore, it represents a type of acute organ dysfunction.
A. Septic shock B. Septicemia C. Bacteremia D. Sepsis
The _________ works to promote the best interests of the patient every single minute
a. perianesthesia team b. perioperative team c. scrub person d. anesthesiologist
The system that provides support and protection of vital organs is the __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).