Friday, December 23, 2011

ems assessment tip - airway management

an already rapid heart rate that continues to increase may be an indication of worsening hypoxia from inadequate ventilation. conversely, a rapid heart rate that begins to decrease may indicate an improvement in the oxygenation and ventilation status; however, if the decrease in rate continues to bradycardia, it may be an indication of inadequate ventilation and oxygenation and worsening hypoxia.

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