Pulmonectomy

1. You are treating a patient who has had a pulmonectomy. Please answer the following questions:

• • What might have caused the patient to have this procedure?
  • How does your assessment as a paramedic in a prehospital setting change, if at all?
  • Are there any concerns involving treatment or transport of this patient?

2. What are three advantages of capnography over pulse oximetry as it relates to the treatment of a respiratory emergency?

• • Advantage 1
  • Advantage 2
  • Advantage 3