An adult patient is found unresponsive in their home. No bys…

An adult patient is found unresponsive in their home. No bystanders are present from which to obtain a history. The patient presents with slow, shallow respirations. Pupils are equal at 2mm and not responsive to light. Which of the following represents the most appropriate treatment plan for this patient?

You are assessing a young child who was briefly submerged af…

You are assessing a young child who was briefly submerged after falling approximately 20 feet into the shallow portion of a lake. Family members jumped into the lake and pulled the patient to safety. They are responsive to painful stimuli and begin to vomit water. Which one of the following should you do immediately?