You are on an ambulance and respond to a 10-year-old with breathing difficulty. Upon arrival, the child is sitting leaning forward on the couch in obvious respiratory distress. Her heart rate is 140/min BP 106/68 Respiratory rate: 40/min Sp02: 86% on room air temp: Afebrile Weight: 35kg.
about 3–5 minutes
Question 1 of 6
What should be done immediately for this patient?
Question 2 of 6
In what position should this patient be transported?
Question 3 of 6
What information would help in deciding your next treatment by helping diagnose lower airway obstruction?
Question 4 of 6
What medications would be helpful in the treatment of this patient?
Question 5 of 6
Suddenly the patient’s respiratory rate drops from 40/min to 6/min. What should you do immediately?
Question 6 of 6
Suddenly the patient’s respiratory rate drops from 40/min to 6/min. What should you do immediately?
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