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NREMT Paramedic Trauma Exam Prep

Category - Paramedic Trauma

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Other than rapid transport to a trauma center, which of the following is most helpful for a patient suffering from pericardial tamponade?

Needle thoracostomy
Positive pressure ventilation therapy
Aggressive IV fluid administration
Remote ischemic conditioning

Explanation

Answer: C- The best prehospital treatment for patients with pericardial tamponade is to maintain vital signs and keep perfusion up.

Oxygenation is typically not a problem for these patients, but the increase in pressure around the heart requires that adequate preload be maintained.

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