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Seatbelts and airbags are proven to most effectively reduce mortality and morbidity in MVCs. Trauma centers (A) and EMS response (C) are important but secondary. Vehicle inspections (D) improve safety marginally. AEMTs should advocate for prevention measures like seatbelt use and child safety seats as part of their role in public health.

Bradycardia with hypotension in a patient with cardiac history suggests cardiogenic shock from pump failure. Hypovolemic (D) usually causes tachycardia. Distributive (A) causes warm skin in early stages. Obstructive (B) has specific causes like tamponade or PE. AEMTs provide O₂, cautious fluids, monitor ECG, and rapid transport.

Congestive heart failure often involves both left and right sides. Left failure → pulmonary edema/rales; right failure → JVD and edema. PE (D) may mimic but lacks pulmonary crackles. AEMTs: O₂, upright position, CPAP if protocol allows, rapid transport.

Vomiting leads to loss of gastric hydrochloric acid, depleting hydrogen ions and causing metabolic alkalosis. The body may partially compensate via hypoventilation (retaining CO₂). Metabolic acidosis (A) occurs in diarrhea, DKA, or shock. Respiratory acidosis (C) comes from hypoventilation (COPD, narcotic OD). Respiratory alkalosis (D) results from hyperventilation (anxiety, sepsis). Recognizing acid-base trends helps AEMTs interpret signs like altered mental status, arrhythmias, and direct supportive care while notifying hospital teams.

JumpSTART pediatric triage: Apneic, unresponsive, no pulse → Black (Deceased/Expectant). Red is for immediate salvageable cases. Yellow = delayed. Green = minor.