Module 16: Emergent Problems and Acute Care Medicine
You have performed BLS on an 8-year old with no history of trauma. It is now time to reassess the pulse. You feel a palpable pulse and noted regular breathing with a rate of 24 breaths per minute. What would you do next while awaiting EMS services?
A. Continue cardiac compression
B. Defibrillate the patient at 4J/kg
C. Place the patient in recovery position
D. Start IV adrenaline infusion
E. Continue rescue breathing
You have performed BLS on an 8-year old with no history of trauma. It is now time to reassess the pulse. You feel a palpable pulse and noted regular breathing with a rate of 24 breaths per minute. What would you do next while awaiting EMS services?
A. Continue cardiac compression
B. Defibrillate the patient at 4J/kg
C. Place the patient in recovery position
D. Start IV adrenaline infusion
E. Continue rescue breathing