The decision to summon a medical helicopter should be made early ...

[dmcintosh]

The decision to summon a medical helicopter should be made early in _______ _______.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

On assessment of the midsection of a 32-year-old male who was struck by a car, you find an abdominal evisceration with several loops of his large intestine exposed. The abdomen appears to have a clean-cut laceration and the bleeding is controlled. Which of the following is the BEST approach toward managing the exposed intestines?
 
  A) Leave the abdominal contents in the place in which they were found and transport immediately.
  B) Gently replace the intestines after moistening with sterile saline solution.
  C) Cover the abdomen with an occlusive dressing of aluminum foil.
  D) Moisten a sterile dressing with saline solution and cover the abdominal contents.

[tennis14576]

Answer to Question 1

scene operations

Answer to Question 2

D

[dmcintosh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[phuda]

Gracias!