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Entries from December 24th, 2008

Case #60 “Flying Too High!” by Charlene Babcock Irvin, MD, FACEP

December 24th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Medical Emergencies

A 30 y/o male suffering respiratory arrest is dropped off by his uncle.  After extrication from the car, he is brought to our resuscitation area and bagged.  Nursing is already doing your typical orders: IV, (you are bagging with oxygen), monitor, undress the patient, obtain vital signs and draw some blood.  A quick primary survey [...]

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