Prehospital protocol breathing difficulty: Difference between revisions

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#Assist Ventilations with <span style="color:#009000"> BVM</span> as needed
#Assist Ventilations with <span style="color:#009000"> BVM</span> as needed


==Age > 2yo==
==Age > 2 years old==
===[[Prehospital protocol breathing difficulty (2 yo & greater)|Yes]]===
===[[Prehospital protocol breathing difficulty (2 yo & greater)|Yes]]===
===[[Prehospital protocol breathing difficulty (less than 2 yo)|No]]===
===[[Prehospital protocol breathing difficulty (less than 2 yo)|No]]===

Revision as of 15:52, 21 October 2015

Perform general assessment

  1. Check Vital Signs
  2. 100% O2 NRB (blow-by only if needed to decrease agitation)
  3. Suction (bulb or mechanical) if excessive secretions are present
  4. Assist Ventilations with BVM as needed

Age > 2 years old

Yes

No