Cerebrospinal fluids should be cultured as soon as they are received. If a spinal fluid is received and there is an unexpected delay in inoculation, which of the following handling methods is acceptable?
A) Hold specimen at 37°C in CO2 B) Hold specimen at 30°C in ambient air
C) Hold specimen in the refrigerator D) Hold specimen at -10°C
A
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You are delayed getting to a residence where a 16-month-old boy is actively seizing. The mother reports that he has had a fever for the past two days. A firefighter on scene informs you that the child has been seizing since their arrival approximately 15 minutes ago. You should:
A) apply oxygen, administer intranasal midazolam, and transport. B) apply oxygen, administer fluids, and transport. C) actively cool the child with ice packs to the groin and axilla. D) actively warm the child with blankets.
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