You are the senior EMS provider at an accident scene in a ru…

You are the senior EMS provider at an accident scene in a rural location. You have one critical patient, 2 seriously injured, and one minor trauma patient. There is only the one transporting unit at the scene and another will arrive in about 20 minutes. How would you base your decision regarding calling for a helicopter transport?

You are called to treat a 36-year-old female with a history…

You are called to treat a 36-year-old female with a history of diabetes who has an isolated ankle injury that is swollen and tender. Otherwise, the primary and secondary exams were normal. During the reassessment and routine transport the patient becomes, cool, clammy and unresponsive. What should you do NEXT?