Patient presents with SP02 69%, BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 120 beats per minute.What should be the first step in management of this patient?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Secure airway and O2 supplementation* Patient has hypoxemia probably due to hampered breathing, thus as per the rules of resuscitation (ABC) it is essential to secure airway first and begin O2 supplementation.
Secure airway and O2 supplementation
Start bolus IV fluid infusion
Injection bicarbonate
Injection Epinephrine iv
Respiratory