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A patient has been trapped under debris during a structure collapse for approximately 8 hours before you are able to access the person. The person’s left leg is crushed with a steel support beam. The person is conscious, alert, and oriented, complaining of pain and dizziness. The patient’s vital signs are HR: 100, BP: 96/56, RR: 24, and SpO2: 96%. You have initiated a peripheral intravenous line and placed the patient on a cardiac monitor. You observe this 12-lead ECG result:

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A patient has been trapped under debris during a structure collapse for approximately 8 hours before you are able to access the person. The person’s left leg is crushed with a steel support beam. The person is conscious, alert, and oriented, complaining of pain and dizziness. The patient’s vital signs are HR: 100, BP: 96/56, RR: 24, and SpO<sub>2</sub>: 96%. You have initiated a peripheral intravenous line and placed the patient on a cardiac monitor. You observe this 12-lead ECG result: <br><img src='https://www.fatskills.com/images3/paramedic/chapter09_guide_7_review_question_hyperkalemia_ecg_.png width='400px'><br>What is the most appropriate next treatment for this patient and rhythm?"






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