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Dispatch centers are staffed with personnel specially trained to dispatch the most ___________________ _________.
 
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A young male has been pulled from a lake by his friends after being submerged for several minutes. Assessment reveals his airway to be patent, respirations absent, and a weak carotid pulse of 12 beats per minute. At this time, you should:
 
  A) attach the AED, provide one shock if indicated, start CPR, and transport to the hospital.
  B) administer one shock with the AED, start CPR, and withhold additional shock until the patient is rewarmed.
  C) insert an oropharyngeal airway, provide positive pressure ventilation, start CPR, and transport.
  D) start positive pressure ventilation, place on a long board, and transport to the hospital.



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Answer to Question 1

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Pineappleeh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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