How this exercise works
Read the vitals panel (BP, HR, RR, SpO₂, skin signs), identify the primary problem, and select the most appropriate first intervention within EMT-Basic scope.
Fundamental concept
Reading blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and SpO₂ together to identify perfusion failure and guide first interventions.
Read: Vital Sign Interpretation at the EMT-Basic Level →Scenario
68-year-old diaphoretic with crushing substernal chest pain.
BP
84/52
Pulse
112
RR
24
SpO₂
91%
Temp
98.4°F
Glucose
118
Select the most appropriate intervention.
