Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured ...

A small tear or blockage could cause tissue ischemia. 9. Ventilatory impairments can be rapidly fatal. ... Local protocols. ii. Short transport times . iii. Clinical state of patient . ... Mortality rates range from 50% to higher rates in those older than 60 years. i. Directly related to underlying and associated injuries. ii. More likely to be ... ................
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