You respond to a bus accident with multiple patients. As you arrive at the scene, you are approached by a local politician who states that his wife has been involved in the accident. He tells you that if you will take care of her first, he will ensure that you get the promotion you are up for. This becomes what type of decision for you as an EMT?

What risk(s) is (are) there in positive-pressure ventilation before all meconium has been removed from the airways?

1. Forcing meconium into the lower airways 2. Pneumothorax 3. Triggering persistent pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (PPHN) 4. Triggering an asthma attack a. 2 b. 3 c. 1, 2 d. 2, 3, 4

Rapid feedback to confirm the correct placement of an endotracheal tube immediately after in-tubation is achieved by which of the following?

a. Capnography c. CAT Scan b. Chest radiography d. Fiberoptic bron-choscopy