Your patient is unresponsive after removal from a home in which four family members were found unconscious after having "flulike symptoms." The patient has snoring respirations at 10 per minute; a weak, rapid radial pulse; and an SaO2 of 100%. Your treatment should consist of all of the following EXCEPT
a. IV of normal saline
b. Endotracheal intubation
c. Considering transport to a hospital with hyperbaric oxygen treatment facilities
d. Hyperventilation with 100 percent oxygen
Answer: d. Hyperventilation with 100 percent oxygen
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