As a general rule, what will occur within the first 1 to 2 hours after the onset of myocardial hypoxia, if the patient is not properly managed?

While caring for a patient with congestive heart failure, a paramedic asks you to set up equipment for IV access so he can administer medications to remove the fluid that has accumulated in the patient's s lungs. What administration set and catheter size seems most appropriate?

A) Macrodrip set with an 18-gauge catheter B) Microdrip set with a 16-gauge catheter C) Macrodrip set with a 16-gauge catheter D) Microdrip set with a 20-gauge catheter

Define persistent vegetative state (PVS).

What will be an ideal response?