NREMT Paramedic

Category - Airway

When treating an asthmatic child with difficulty breathing who becomes sleepy and lies down, you should provide:
  1. Oxygen by nasal cannula
  2. Nebulized oxygen
  3. Humidified oxygen
  4. Positive-pressure ventilation
Explanation
Answer: D - Positive-pressure ventilation should be provided to pediatric asthmatics that are presenting with difficulty breathing, become tired and lay down. This patient’s presentation shows a rapid decrease in respiratory drive and the ability to effectively oxygenate the brain has become compromised.
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