Problem:
A 30 y/o female who was in a vehicle collision.
She presents multiple fractures as well as a head injury.
She is conscious upon arrival and denies any previous diagnoses of diseases
Perform an EKG
Administer medication (authorized by the physician)
Administer oxygen
Take vitals
Administer Albuterol (inhalation route)
Request a consultation with another specialist (previously authorized by the physician)
If any of the following patients were to collapse on the floor, become unconscious, become unresponsive, or have no pulse, the next action would be to initiate CPR. Need Assignment Help?
Why is it that the chest compression should be started as soon as possible, and what is the purpose of such compressions?