Question 27 of 30
You have been helping at a water rescue when one of the divers begins to have problems. You suspect air embolism. This patient should receive:
A
Oxygen at 15 lpm.
B
Oxygen at 6 lpm.
C
Epinepherine.
D
Inhaled steroids.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Oxygen at 15 lpm..
Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE) is a critical dive-related emergency caused by gas bubbles entering the bloodstream. High-flow oxygen (15 lpm) via a non-rebreather mask is the definitive initial field treatment to help reduce bubble size and improve tissue oxygenation.