(2 of 2) EMS is dispatched for an adult with trouble brea…
(2 of 2) EMS is dispatched for an adult with trouble breathing. On scene, the pt. has AMS, is responsive to verbal stimuli and is going in and out of consciousness. Respirations are rapid, shallow, and gasping. Radial pulse is slow and weak. Skin is a dusky gray color.EMS secures the airway and begins providing positive pressure ventilations.The monitor shows the following:Picture3.png The patient was later sedated and successfully intubated. Choose 1 response that would indicate ventilations are “effective” and chose 1 response that ventilations are “ineffective”