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EMS providers are treating a patient with suspected stroke. According to the Stroke Algorithm which critical action performed by EMS will expidite this patient's care on arrival and reduce the time to treatment?

Respuesta :

IV access with blood samples drawn for analysis, nml saline drip started, and 12-lead ECG

Answer:

Alert the hospital

Explanation:

EMS stands for Emergency Medical Services, which represents a team of doctors and nurses responsible for assisting people in emergency situations outside the hospital. The above question shows that the EMS were taking care of a person who had a stroke. This person will need treatment in a hospital and should be seen promptly, so the EMS should alert the hospital that it will take a stroke patient to the hospital to prepare and reduce treatment time.