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

Do not place cold compress directly on injury to avoid further damage. 2. Pressure dressing may reduce pain and minimize swelling. 3. Morphine sulfate or other pain medication, as allowed by protocol, may be necessary. a. Common morphine dosage: 0.05 mg/kg IV every 5 minutes to a maximum of 10 mg. b. Carefully assess for allergies and document ... ................
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