Recent content by EMTK005

Obviously everyone's treatment plan would vary based on their individual medical control protocols. FIRST off, ALS!!!! It's sad that we rely on ALS so much, but for this one, I want them. Prior to their arrival, O2 15 lpm NRB, position of comfort, see if they have their own ASA or nitro and if...

Always BLS before ALS!

I'd say based on the given information you are right on. Resp. rate above 30 definately qualifies as inadequate respirations and warrants a BVM. However, we all need to remember to be careful to treat the patient and not the machine. Even if the SpO2 reads 84%, look at the patient, their color...