You are assessing 30-year-old man who has fallen about 20 feet. He is alert and oriented but states that he cannot move or feel his legs. Additionally, because his blood pressure is 82/48 mmHg, you suspect neurogenic shock. Which of the following additional assessment findings reinforces your suspicion of neurogenic shock?

Being thrown by a blast wave and impacting the ground is what type of blast injury?

A) Secondary B) Primary C) Quaternary D) Tertiary

Why has the High-Frequency Intervention Trial (HIFI) been criticized?

A. The number of subjects used in the study was inadequate. B. The patient population had varied pathologies. C. The lack of emphasis on alveolar recruitment has been questioned. D. Peak and baseline pressures were not reflective of alveolar pressures.