Michael SmithShould You Perform a Jaw-Thrust Maneuver on an Elderly Unresponsive Patient Next to His Bed?You arrive on scene to find an elderly male patient lying unconscious next to his bed. His wife reports that she found him like this and…Feb 26Feb 26
Michael SmithHow Many Oxygen Molecules Can One Hemoglobin Hold When Fully Saturated? Decoding an NREMT QuestionYou encounter an NREMT question about oxygen binding capacity of hemoglobin. The scenario describes a patient on 4 liters nasal cannula…Feb 26Feb 26
Michael SmithThe normal respiratory rate for an infant is how many breaths per minute?An infant’s respiratory rate is an important vital sign that parents and caregivers should monitor closely. An abnormal rate can be an…Feb 21Feb 21