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Prehospital protocol breathing difficulty
Revision as of 09:36, 22 March 2026 by
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Perform general assessment
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Age > 2 years old
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Yes
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No
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Perform general assessment
Check Vital Signs
100% O2 NRB (blow-by only if needed to decrease agitation)
Suction (bulb or mechanical) if excessive secretions are present
Assist Ventilations with
BVM
as needed
Age > 2 years old
Yes
No
References
Category
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EMS
Authors
:
Daniel Ostermayer
Dan Bot
