Question
You are an EMT and are called to the home of Molly, a 2-month old girl who has become listless and is having difficulty breathing. Molly's mom tells you that she used to smile but that recently her facial express has been blank, at least for the last two days. The baby's eyes are open when you arrive, but she does not seem to be focusing. You place your outstreched finger under her fingers and she fails to grasp it. You lift her foot and it drops back to the mattress The mother reports that she has not had a bowel movement in the last 3 days. Questions: 1. What disease do you suspect? Why? 2. What should be administered? 3. How do babies acquire this condition?
You are an EMT and are called to the home of Molly, a 2-month old girl who has become listless and is having difficulty breathing. Molly's mom tells you that she used to smile but that recently her facial express has been blank, at least for the last two days. The baby's eyes are open when you arrive, but she does not seem to be focusing. You place your outstreched finger under her fingers and she fails to grasp it. You lift her foot and it drops back to the mattress The mother reports that she has not had a bowel movement in the last 3 days. Questions: 1. What disease do you suspect? Why? 2. What should be administered? 3. How do babies acquire this condition?
Answer
I might suspect the baby took in a poisonous substance (bacterial, viral, chemical)...the neurological systems have become depressed...administer O2 and transport to the ED immediately...babies can become poisoned by tainted formula, water or even something that they come into contact with...older children put things into their mouths...
I might suspect the baby took in a poisonous substance (bacterial, viral, chemical)...the neurological systems have become depressed...administer O2 and transport to the ED immediately...babies can become poisoned by tainted formula, water or even something that they come into contact with...older children put things into their mouths...
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