Scenario: Enroute Phase AEMT crew is dispatched to for a 30…
Scenario: Enroute Phase AEMT crew is dispatched to for a 30-year-old patient who has been stung by a bee while working outside. The patient was having dyspnea, immediately feeling faint, and experienced swelling in the face and hands. The time of the call is 0800. The response time will be 6 minutes. The AEMT crew was dispatched with a fire department engine crew. The patient is located outside near the front of a home. It is a warm summer afternoon with a temperature of 90°F (32°C). The nearest hospital is 7 minutes away, and a nearby emergency clinic is located 3 minutes away. As the AEMT drives to the scene, what is the most important priority for the AEMT in preparing for this case?