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Patient presents with SP02 69%, BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 120 beats per minute.What should be the first step in management of this patient?

A
Secure airway and O2 supplementation
B
Start bolus IV fluid infusion
C
Injection bicarbonate
D
Injection Epinephrine iv
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Secure airway and O2 supplementation* Patient has hypoxemia probably due to hampered breathing, thus as per the rules of resuscitation (ABC) it is essential to secure airway first and begin O2 supplementation.

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