A 56-year-old male has been exposed to fumes containing cyanide. Why should the EMT call for advanced life support assistance?
A) Paramedics may be able to administer a cyanide antidote.
B) IV fluids are needed to flush the cyanide from his body.
C) Oxygen will make this patient worse if given by the EMT.
D) Paramedics can induce vomiting, to rid the body of the cyanide.
A
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