You respond to a construction site and find a worker lying supine in the dirt. He has been hit by a heavy construction vehicle and flew more than 15' before landing in his current position. There is discoloration and distention of his abdomen about the RUQ. He is unconscious and his respirations are 10 breaths/min and shallow, with noisy gurgling sounds. While assisting with respirations, you note gastric distention. In order to prevent or alleviate the distention, you should:
a. ensure that the patient's airway is appropriately positioned
b. ventilate the patient at the appropriate rate
c. ventilate the patient at the appropriate volume
d. all of the above
Answer: d. all of the above
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