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

b. Body or abdominal organ movement irritates the inflamed peritoneum, causing more pain. i. Have the patient lie still, with knees drawn, breathing rapid and shallow breath. c. Patient may also contract abdominal muscles (guarding) because of pain. d. Quiet, still patients most likely have severe injuries. 2. Airway and breathing. a. ................
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