Your patient is a 55-year-old female who presents with diffi…

Your patient is a 55-year-old female who presents with difficulty breathing.  She has a history of smoking.  Her vital signs are pulse 112 and regular, BP 148/88, O2 Sat 94%, and respirations 22 and regular. As you prepare to administer oxygen to her, which airway device would be the most appropriate choice?  

You and your partner respond to the scene of a 49-year-old m…

You and your partner respond to the scene of a 49-year-old male with acute abdominal pain. As you enter his residence, you find him lying on the floor in severe pain. He is conscious and alert. The patient appears to weigh in excess of 350 pounds. Your first action and best response should be to: