NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

Oxygen should always be provided at high concentration with pediatric patients and should be humidified when possible.
  1. True
  2. False
Explanation
Answer: A - This is due to their decreased ability to actively ventilate themselves at high respiratory rates. They have a higher resting heart rate and therefore need a higher concentration of oxygen to be effective at breathing.
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