Scenario:A 55-year-old female with a history of hypertension…

Scenario:A 55-year-old female with a history of hypertension presents with severe headache, tinnitus, nausea, and blurred vision. She reports she has not taken her prescribed antihypertensive medication for three days. Her symptoms started gradually but worsened over the past several hours.Phase: Post Scene The patient is stabilized and transferred to the ED. Blood pressure is 175/100 mmHg upon arrival, and the patient remains alert with slightly improved symptoms. A debrief is conducted to review prehospital care.Which detail is most critical to include in the hospital handoff?

Scenario:A 68-year-old male with a history of congestive hea…

Scenario:A 68-year-old male with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF), hypertension, and coronary artery disease presents with acute dyspnea. He is experiencing worsening symptoms over the past 24 hours, including fatigue and difficulty breathing while lying flat (orthopnea). His current medications include beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics.Phase : En RouteThe patient is placed on CPAP at 10 cmH₂O. His oxygen saturation improves to 94%. However, he continues to complain of dyspnea. His blood pressure remains stable at 160/90 mmHg. Lasix (furosemide) 40 mg IV is administered as ordered.What is the primary benefit of CPAP in CHF exacerbation?