Enroute phaseScenario: The paramedic unit is dispatched to a…
Enroute phaseScenario: The paramedic unit is dispatched to an elementary school nurse’s office for a 7-year-old female who developed difficulty breathing and a rash shortly after eating lunch. The call was received at 1147. Estimated response time is 6 minutes. The paramedic is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS engine crew is also en route. The temperature is 72°F (22°C) and skies are clear. According to the school nurse, the child has a known peanut allergy and her symptoms started within minutes of exposure. The school has an EpiPen available and is awaiting EMS arrival. Based on dispatch information, which symptom most strongly suggests the child is experiencing anaphylaxis?