A Paramedic is called to a scene where there is a respiratory emergencies. How does an EMT or person from the EMS team know? What sign and symptoms should he/she be looking for?
Abnormal breathing sounds such as wheezing, Rhonchi, and Rales.
There is trauma to the chest or lungs of the patient
Patient membranes are turning blue in color. This is near the eyes, nose, and mouth area of the patient.
The EMT will notice that the patient is sitting in a tripod position. This is a position where the patient is sitting upright. They will have their arms in front of them in a locked position.
Patients mental status is decreasing as the EMT, Paramedic, or Firefighter is talking to them.
Abnormal breathing sounds such as wheezing, Rhonchi, and Rales.
There is trauma to the chest or lungs of the patient
Patient membranes are turning blue in color. This is near the eyes, nose, and mouth area of the patient.
The EMT will notice that the patient is sitting in a tripod position. This is a position where the patient is sitting upright. They will have their arms in front of them in a locked position.
Patients mental status is decreasing as the EMT, Paramedic, or Firefighter is talking to them.
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