You have intubated an unresponsive, apneic patient with a suspected spinal injury. After confirming proper ET tube placement and securing the tube, you should:
A) request medical control authorization to give Solu-Medrol.
B) ventilate at 10 to 12 breaths/min and monitor end-tidal CO2.
C) maintain an end-tidal CO2 reading of greater than 45 mm Hg.
D) provide mild hyperventilation in case a head injury is present.
Answer: B) ventilate at 10 to 12 breaths/min and monitor end-tidal CO2.
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