Medical, OB/GYNPregunta 80 de 100
The primary treatment an EMT provides for most poisonings by inhalation is to:
a.Give oral glucose
b.Move the patient to fresh air and provide oxygen once the scene is safe
c.Induce vomiting
d.Give aspirin
Explicación
For inhaled poisons, first ensure scene safety, then remove the patient to fresh air and give high-concentration oxygen. Ensuring rescuer safety prevents additional victims.
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