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aleksandr82 [10.1K]
3 years ago
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A 31-year-old male with a history of diabetes had a seizure that stopped prior to ems arrival. he is unresponsive and has rapid,

shallow breathing. his pulse is rapid and weak and his skin is cyanotic. the emt should:
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MAXImum [283]3 years ago
4 0
In this case, the emt should: <span>assist the patient's ventilations with a bag-valve mask.
The key factor of this diagnosis is the cyanotic skin. Cyanotic skin is a discoloration on the skin that's most commonly caused by low oxygen saturation (probably related to the diabetes). As a first aid, the emt should make it easier for the patient to inhale as much oxygen as possible.</span>
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