The rapid secondary assessment of a male patient who was ejected from a motorcycle indicates instability and pain on palpation to the pelvic area. What is the EMT's primary concern related to this injury?

_______ methods are those in which the provider shares responsibility for minimizing the cost of care

a. Risk-based reimbursement b. Capitation compensation c. Allowed amount d. Per case payment

Why is 3% mepivacaine plain associated with a higher number of local anesthetic toxicity reports in children compared with other agents?

A) Lack of vasoconstrictor B) Higher content of anesthetic drug than lidocaine C) Longer duration of action than lidocaine D) More difficult for children to metabolize than other anesthetic drugs