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Youre a first responder, first guy on the scene of a head on crash, one occupant in each car. The ambulance will not be there for 15 minutes. First PT: Not breathing, no pulse...move to next patient. Second PT: Unconscious, severe bleeding from his arm- control bleeding, assume head stabilization.-maintain airway Would you let the ambulance take care of the other PT when they arrive?

For some reason, they taught me in my first responder class to administer oral glucose but didn't teach us about taking a blood glucose level. That being said, when should I administer it without a confirmed level? Are there any key signs to hypoglycemia? ignore this, my question has been answered

A biathalon participant flags you down and claims she is not feeling well. She is very sweaty and pale. Her breathing is deep and rapid. A and O times 3...prepare to treat for heat exhaustion (it is 75 degrees outside.) She is wearing a baseball cap, so you remove it. Time is 0800 Airway is clear Breathing: Deep and rapid Circulation: Pulse is rapid and weak, skin is cool and clammy Signs: Mentioned above and she is slightly dizzy Allergies: None Medications: None Past history: Nothing significant Last oral intake: around 1900 the previous night ate dinner, drank a bottle of water at 0630, no food that morning. Events: Running Vitals: BP 90/65 , Pulse: 120 Resp: 25 per mon. Interventions: Apply cold compress, spray pt with cold water. She suddenly shouts after youre done taking her vials "who are you? where am I? Whats going on? why am I all wet? You note this change in consciousness, and administer oral glucouse....no gatorade or anything like that is around, just water. Radio for an EMT crew to transport (i am a first responder) In this hypothetical scenario, would I have taken the correct course of action?