You are called to the scene of an 18-year-old male who suddenly became short of breath and is complaining of left shoulder pain. The symptoms began 15 minutes ago after he
tried to tighten a lug nut on his car. Lung sounds are slightly diminished in the left upper lobe, there is no
JVD or tracheal deviation, and the patient is breathing at 24 times per
minute.
Which of the following would you do to initially treat this patient?
Administer a bronchodilator.
Immobilize the left shoulder.
Provide supplemental oxygen.
Begin positive pressure ventilations.