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P - Pain Management
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the attendant do when activating the pain management protocol? | Primary survey, complete history, pain assessment and delegate vitals. Administer Ibuprofen, acetaminophen and then entonox. If not Entonox is not effective, consider using Penthrox. |
| Should you let the patient apply the bite stick or do that yourself? | Let the patient do it and if it falls away from them as they become sedated, do not reapply it. |
| What is the indication for the pain management protocol? | Pain |
| What does the partner do when activating the pain management protocol? | Obtain baseline set of vitals, prepare cot, continue assessment and treatment |
| What should you do if cyanosis develops or shortness of breath? | Discontinue Entonox and administer high-flow O2 |
| Should you delay transport for RTC patients to administer Entonox? | No, consider administering while in transport. |