You have been called for a patient with alcoholism who is experiencing a medical emergency. On scene, a home health nurse informs you that the patient is experiencing delirium tremens. As an EMT, you recognize that:
A) The patient is extremely intoxicated and in danger of dying
B) This is a life-threatening condition requiring rapid transport
C) The patient is in the early stages of alcohol withdrawal
D) The patient will require the administration of glucose
B) This is a life-threatening condition requiring rapid transport
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A. Open and close nozzles quickly B. Provide hose clamps to prevent abrasion to hose C. Refrain from cleaning hose until it can be washed at the station D. Provide traffic control to prevent vehicles from driving over hose
With which flow waveform pattern will the mean airway pressure be the highest?
a. Sine b. Square c. Ascending ramp d. Descending ramp
What is the term for the therapeutic positional measures which utilize gravity to assist in secretion removal from the lungs?
A. chest wall oscillation B. percussion C. postural drainage D. vibration
When using the PQRST interview technique, the S stands for ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).