(2 of 2)An adult that sustained blunt head trauma presents w…
(2 of 2)An adult that sustained blunt head trauma presents with a GCS of 5 and unequal pupils. The pt’s right side of the body does not move in response to a pressure stimulus. VS: BP 210/110; P 48; and a repeating pattern of ventilations that become progressively deeper, and sometimes faster, followed by a gradual decrease that results in temporary apnea lasting up to 20 seconds; SpO2 96%; EtCO2 50; gag reflex and protective airway reflexes are absent. Which action is indicated for the patient?