Question

A 23 year old male patient is admitted to the emergency department after a motorcycle accident. He was not wearing a helmet, but is alert and awake. He reports having double vision and trouble breathing to the ER physician. Why might the patient have dyspnea and what can be done to protect his airway.

Answer 1

He could have had dyspnea because of j
his vision and trouble breathing. A way to protect his airway is by giving him enough oxygen