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gonzo233

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In order to maintain adequate perfusion to the vital organs of the body a mean arterial pressure (MAP) of 60 mmHg must be maintained. MAP is a calculation of average blood pressure using systolic and diastolic blood pressure measurements. MAP is calculated as follows:
 
  A) MAP = DBP + (SBPDBP)/3
  B) MAP = SBP + (SBPDBP)/2
  C) MAP = DBP + (SBPDBP)/2
  D) MAP = SBP + (SBPDBP)/3

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Which of the following would indicate an ideal situation in which to use air medical transport?
 
  A) The patient has suffered an air embolism from scuba diving.
  B) There is a severe thunderstorm making ground transport difficult.
  C) The patient has a closed head injury and needs rapid sequence intubation.
  D) The patient is in active labor and the baby is crowning.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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