Went to the ER tonight because I thought I had H1N1, still do.. flu swab was negative but they gave me treatment for it anyway. Got there in respiratory distress, they took me back when I was in failure. I had my book bag with me and this nurse guy (says he's a paramedic) asks me if they were my books. I said they were, my goal was so study in the ER waiting room expecting a long wait. I was back there in 5 minutes flat by passing dozens of angry looking people. So then he starts quizzing me! And ok, cool, can appreciate that, but not while I feel like crap and I'm completely unable to breathe. Anyway.. besides the point here. :glare: He asked me how you treat a hyperventilating pt. I gave him a blank look and he said put a NRB on them without O2.
Thats not what we're learning. So I was curious if he was right, and if any of you do this/have seen it done.
EDIT: Sorry, this was supposed to be in BLS! I blame my sickness.
Thats not what we're learning. So I was curious if he was right, and if any of you do this/have seen it done.
EDIT: Sorry, this was supposed to be in BLS! I blame my sickness.
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