Question

You are dispatched to a state park for a young female experiencing an allergic reaction. Your assessment reveals that her breathing is severely labored and her blood pressure is very low. You carry epinephrine auto-injectors on your ambulance and have been trained and approved by your medical director to administer them. As your partner gives the patient high-flow oxygen, you attempt to contact medical control but do not have a signal from your cell phone. You should:

Answer 1

Administer the epinephrine auto-injector to counteract the allergic reaction's effects, provide high-flow oxygen, and seek medical control assistance.

Step-by-step explanation:

When facing a situation where a person is experiencing a severe allergic reaction and you don't have a cell phone signal, you should administer the epinephrine auto-injector. The epinephrine injection helps to counteract the drop in blood pressure and alleviate breathing difficulties associated with anaphylaxis. While waiting for medical control, it is important for your partner to provide high-flow oxygen to the patient.