NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

To avoid hypoxia, how long should a patient be suctioned?
  1. Not more than 5 seconds
  2. Not more than 15 seconds
  3. Not more than 25 seconds
  4. Not more than 35 seconds
Explanation
Answer: B - The EMT-P should limit their airway suctioning attempts to not more than 15 seconds. Suctioning longer can result in hypoxia and can make the patient worse.
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