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Can I still insert an OPA if there is a suspected foreign body?
Yes, first responders can still utilize an OPA to help maintain and secure the airway, even when a foreign body is suspected. Before inserting an OPA, responders should first inspect the airway to determine whether [...]
Why am I completing compressions to a pediatric patient who has a pulse less than 60 BPM?
Pediatric patients who are bradycardic (a heart rate of less than 60 BPM) with signs of poor perfusion such as pallor, cyanosis, altered metal status or hypotension are at risk for imminent cardiac compromise. Most [...]
Does My Pad Placement Matter on a VSA?
Does it matter if I apply my AED pads in the anterior-lateral placement or the anterior-posterior placement during a cardiac arrest? When placing AED pads, first responders may choose either the anterior-lateral or anterior-posterior [...]
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