Which illness results from rapid ascent in a high altitude by unacclimatized persons, characterized by headache, vomiting, and dizziness?

Which preventive measures can be taken to reduce the risk for external heat illness for all age groups?

What should the first fluid bolus for a hypovolemic child be?

What is one of the most common afflictions of scuba divers when tissue is damaged from compression or expansion of gas spaces?

Paramedics are called to the home of a 4-month-old infant. His hysterical parents report that he was fine and healthy at his 2 AM feeding, but he didn’t wake up this morning.What is an accurate statement regarding sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Use the following information to answer the next five questions:Paramedics are called to football training camp in late August. A 16-year-old has been exercising in the sun and sweating profusely. He has been drinking water at regular intervals throughout the day. His skin is hot and sweaty, and he is alert and normotensive. Which complaint will the paramedics likely encounter? (Refer to the previously described scenario.)

Which syndrome results when nitrogen in compressed air converts back from solution to gas?

What should the first fluid bolus for a hypovolemic child be?

What is the greatest risk factor for birth injuries?

Use the following information to answer the next five questions:Paramedics are called to a snow-covered cabin. The ambient temperature has been 10° F for more than 1 week. A hiker tells EMS that he believes a man has been in the cabin for 2 days without heat, food, or water. When the paramedics examine the patient, he is bradycardic and Osborn waves are visible on the ECG. He is not shivering and has a depressed level of consciousness. Which treatment protocol should the paramedics implement? (Refer to the previously described scenario.)