Prehospital Respiratory Scenario


The quiz
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