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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - EMS Operations

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Which of the following patients would be candidates for air transport?
  1. A 13-year-old male patient who has been involved in a motor vehicle collision. He is alert and complains of severe abdominal pain. The EMR notes bruising and rigidity on his abdomen. His vitals are: Heart Rate- 160. Respiratory Rate- 36. Cap refill- 4 seconds. The nearest adult trauma center is 15 minutes away
  2. A 46-year-old male who complained of chest pain. He is now in cardiac arrest with CPR being performed. Nearest hospital 30 minutes away
  3. A 32-year-old male with an obvious fracture of his femur after crashing a golf cart. His vitals are: Heart Rate- 120, Blood Pressure- 140/90, Respiratory Rate- 28. The nearest trauma center is 30 minutes away
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - The 13-year-old male has signs of internal bleeding associated with blunt force trauma of his abdomen. While an adult trauma center is within reasonable distance, it is often necessary that pediatric trauma patients be transported directly to a pediatric trauma center. Answer B is incorrect as people who are in cardiac arrest are generally not candidates for air transport. Answer C is not correct as an isolated long bone fracture with normal vital signs is not a specific reason for air transport.
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