32. = = = = = A P G A R Color: No central cyanosis Greater than 100/minute Vigorous and crying Good extremity motion Normal, crying Normal Assessment Findings — Newborn A ppearance Pulse Grimace Activity Respiratory effort
39. Heart Rate If at any time the heart rate is less than 60 , begin ventilations and compressions immediately.
40. Color If central (trunk) cyanosis is present with adequate breathing and heart rate, administer blow-by oxygen.
41. Tell new EMT-Bs that it is not uncommon to find patients and family members very nervous. This will make the patient exam and decision making very difficult. The patient or her family may want to rush to the hospital, or they may feel that there just isn’t enough time. Encourage new EMT-Bs to carefully and objectively examine the patient and history as the basis for a transport decision. Assure the patient and family that you are equipped to evaluate the situation and handle delivery at home or in the ambulance. P RECEPTOR P EARL
64. 1. Describe how to deal with predelivery emergencies. 2. List three abnormal deliveries and how they are handled in the field. 3. How should sexual assault be managed in the field? R EVIEW QUESTIONS
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