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Endotracheal intubation EMS is treating a 24-year-old soccer player who was kicked in the chest. Prehospital providers note paradoxical movement of a portion of the patient's chest wall. The patient;s respiratory rate is 16 and oxygen saturation is 94%. What is the most appropriate action A) Endotracheal intubation B) Provide supplemental oxygen and transport to a trauma center C) Place bulky dressing over the wound and tight wrap the chest D) stabilize the segment with sandbags on the chest - ️️Provide supplemental oxygen and transport to a trauma center Prehospital providers respond to a 17-year-old male who fell through a sliding glass door and sustained a large laceration to his arm that is bleeding heavily. He is restless and diaphoretic, with a weak, thready pulse. What is the most appropriate first action A) Apply a Tourniquet B) Pack the wound with a hemostatic dressing C) Initiate intravenous access D) Apply direct pressure - ️️Apply direct pressure When managing a pediatric patient, pre-hospital providers should do all of the following EXCEPT A) use appropriately sized equipment B) frequently reassess the patient C) preserve body heat D) use half the adult dose or medication administration - ️️Use half the adult dose or medication administration Which of the following is a Golden Principle of trauma care