Victims are permitted to make a statement to the court at se…
Victims are permitted to make a statement to the court at sentencing about how a particular crime has affected them.
Victims are permitted to make a statement to the court at se…
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Victims аre permitted tо mаke а statement tо the cоurt at sentencing about how a particular crime has affected them.
Enrоute phаseScenаriо: The pаramedic unit is dispatched tо 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. What equipment and medications should be prioritized for preparation en route to this call?
Enrоute phаseScenаriо:The pаramedic unit is dispatched tо a residential care facility for an 82-year-old male who is experiencing difficulty breathing and is unable to lie flat. The call was received at 0915. Estimated response time is 6 minutes. The paramedic is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire engine crew is also responding. It is a cool fall morning, 48°F (9°C), with overcast skies and light traffic. According to staff on scene, the patient has a history of heart problems. They report the patient was doing well earlier in the day but became increasingly short of breath after breakfast and now appears pale and anxious.OnScene phaseScenario:The patient (approx. 75 kilograms) is found sitting upright in a recliner, visibly dyspneic and anxious. He is gasping for air, speaking in one- to two-word sentences, and using accessory muscles to breathe. Lung sounds are diminished with bilateral crackles. The patient has jugular vein distension and pitting edema in both lower extremities. He is pale and diaphoretic. Staff report that the patient missed his morning doses of furosemide and metoprolol. Initial vital signs: BP 178/96, HR 118 (irregular), RR 30, SpO₂ 86% on room air, Temp 97.6°F (36.4°C).PostScene phaseScenario:The patient is placed on CPAP with 100% oxygen, and his respiratory rate gradually decreases. He is transported in a high Fowler’s position. During transport, an IV line is established, and nitroglycerin is administered per protocol. The patient remains alert but fatigued and continues to complain of shortness of breath, although less severe. Lung sounds are still wet, and ECG shows atrial fibrillation at a rate of 112. Updated vitals: BP 152/84, HR 112 (irregular), RR 22, SpO₂ 94% on CPAP, Temp 97.9°F (36.6°C). What complication should the paramedic monitor for during transport with CPAP and nitroglycerin?
Enrоute phаseScenаriо:The pаramedic unit is dispatched tо a residential care facility for an 82-year-old male who is experiencing difficulty breathing and is unable to lie flat. The call was received at 0915. Estimated response time is 6 minutes. The paramedic is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire engine crew is also responding. It is a cool fall morning, 48°F (9°C), with overcast skies and light traffic. According to staff on scene, the patient has a history of heart problems. They report the patient was doing well earlier in the day but became increasingly short of breath after breakfast and now appears pale and anxious.OnScene phaseScenario:The patient (approx. 75 kilograms) is found sitting upright in a recliner, visibly dyspneic and anxious. He is gasping for air, speaking in one- to two-word sentences, and using accessory muscles to breathe. Lung sounds are diminished with bilateral crackles. The patient has jugular vein distension and pitting edema in both lower extremities. He is pale and diaphoretic. Staff report that the patient missed his morning doses of furosemide and metoprolol. Initial vital signs: BP 178/96, HR 118 (irregular), RR 30, SpO₂ 86% on room air, Temp 97.6°F (36.4°C).What medication would be appropriate for this patient if systolic blood pressure remains >100 mmHg and no contraindications are present?