You are transporting an intubated patient, with a heartbeat and on the ventilator, to another hospital for specialized care. The patient is sedated with the following vital signs: pulse 68, respiration via ventilator at 12/minute, blood pressure 112/68, SpO2 97%, and PETCO2 40 mHg. When reassessing the patient, which of the following is the greatest concern and demands that the EMT notify the ALS
provider?
A) Blood pressure 102/58
B) SpO2 drop to 96%
C) Pupils both are 4 mm
D) PETCO2 level 15 mmHg
D
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