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A combat veteran patient with a history of severe PTSD states that he has a headache that feels worse than any other he has ever had. The patient is alert and oriented, with no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. His vital signs are pulse, 78 beats/min; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 168/100 mmHg; and SpO2, 95% on room air. What would your next action be?

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Here are some tips for EMTs who respond to combat veterans:
Take extra safety precautions
Be aware that veterans may have dramatic responses to being startled
Do things that will calm the veteran


A combat veteran patient with a history of severe PTSD states that he has a headache that feels worse than any other he has ever had. The patient is alert and oriented, with no threats to the airway, breathing, or circulation. His vital signs are pulse, 78 beats/min; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 168/100 mmHg; and SpO2, 95% on room air. What would your next action be?






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