Airway & Ventilation第 16 / 100 题
A patient with a history of COPD is in severe respiratory distress with low oxygen saturation. The EMT should:
a.Withhold oxygen entirely to avoid suppressing respiratory drive
b.Give only room air
c.Give a nasal cannula at 1 L/min regardless of distress
d.Provide high-concentration oxygen and support ventilation as needed
解析
Never withhold needed oxygen from a hypoxic patient because of COPD concerns. Treat hypoxia with high-concentration oxygen and assist ventilations if breathing is inadequate.
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