EMTswag
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you are a BLS unit dispatched to an extended care facility for a 66 YOF reported unconscious and unresponsive but breathing. Upon arrival find the pt unconcious unresponsive breathing irregularly at a rate of 12/min on 2 lpm nc. Staff stated pt was found this way approx 5 minutes prior to her calling. Sternal rub reveals pain response. Pt hx includes, among other things, etoh dependence drug addiction (opioids) ESRD HTN CVA and CHF. Pt found with fixed unresponsive pinpoint pupils. No other significant physical findings. Pt placed on 10 lpm via NRB which raises her breathing rate to regular at 14. Pts meds include simvastin for htn and oxycodone for pain. bp 142/76 pulse 86 spo2 90% on 10lpm nrb.
I called for ALS who treated all the way to ER. Partner disagreed saying she didnt need ALS as "there was nothing they could have done for her."
What do you think?
I called for ALS who treated all the way to ER. Partner disagreed saying she didnt need ALS as "there was nothing they could have done for her."
What do you think?