Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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The pneumatic antishock garment may be indicated for patients with:

any severe injury above the nipple line.

The pneumatic antishock garment is primarily used for patients with severe injuries below the nipple line, particularly those with pelvic instability and signs of shock. It helps stabilize pelvic fractures and reduce internal bleeding by applying pressure to the lower body, thus assisting in maintaining blood pressure and perfusion to vital organs. Therefore, it is not typically indicated for patients with severe injuries above the nipple line or femur fractures with lung crackles. Blunt chest trauma and hypotension may benefit more from interventions aimed at managing respiratory compromise and circulatory shock rather than the pneumatic antishock garment.

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blunt chest trauma and hypotension.

femur fractures and crackles in the lungs.

pelvic instability and signs of shock.

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