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What was the initial misunderstanding about the shooting incident?
What was the initial misunderstanding about the shooting incident?
- The severity of the injuries
- The type of weapon used
- The age of the victim (correct)
- The location of the incident
What is a significant concern regarding Keyshawn's stomach wounds?
What is a significant concern regarding Keyshawn's stomach wounds?
- The risk of septic abdominal infections (correct)
- The possibility of paralysis
- The need for immediate surgery
- The risk of blood loss
What is the goal of the emergency responders during the scene time?
What is the goal of the emergency responders during the scene time?
- To keep Keyshawn awake and alert
- To stabilize Keyshawn and transport him to a surgeon within 10 minutes (correct)
- To administer pain medication to Keyshawn
- To perform immediate surgery on the scene
What is an indication that the bullets are still inside Keyshawn's body?
What is an indication that the bullets are still inside Keyshawn's body?
What is notable about Keyshawn's behavior despite his severe injuries?
What is notable about Keyshawn's behavior despite his severe injuries?
What is Keyshawn's main concern during the incident?
What is Keyshawn's main concern during the incident?
What was the age of the female who was shot in the residence?
What was the age of the female who was shot in the residence?
What did the 76-year-old female do after being shot?
What did the 76-year-old female do after being shot?
Why did the patient involved in a fight need to go to the hospital?
Why did the patient involved in a fight need to go to the hospital?
What did the father from California do to protect his kids?
What did the father from California do to protect his kids?
What happened to the patient who fell into a window?
What happened to the patient who fell into a window?
Why did the EMS team praise the community's spirit?
Why did the EMS team praise the community's spirit?
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Study Notes
- Reports of a child being shot in the area, but it's actually a 22-year-old male, later identified as Keyshawn, who has been shot.
- Keyshawn has suffered gunshot wounds, including stomach wounds, which are considered particularly bad due to the risk of septic abdominal infections.
- Emergency medical responders have arrived at the scene and are attempting to stabilize Keyshawn, with a goal of keeping their scene time to 10 minutes before transporting him to a surgeon.
- Keyshawn is experiencing trouble breathing and has an altered mental status, which is concerning due to potential blood loss.
- Despite being shot multiple times, Keyshawn remains calm and collected, which is unusual for someone with such severe injuries.
- The responders are able to keep Keyshawn's blood pressure stable and detect no exit wounds, indicating that the bullets are still inside his body.
- Keyshawn is transported to the Medical Center of New Orleans, with a trauma activation, and is expected to receive further treatment.
- The responders note that Keyshawn's main concern is the well-being of the children in the house, which speaks to his character.
- The incident occurred while Keyshawn was sitting outside, and he was the only one injured in the shooting.Here is a summary of the text in detailed bullet points:
• EMS responds to a call about a 76-year-old female who was shot in a residence in a low-crime area, where a party was taking place and a masked gunman barged in, robbing everyone, and shooting the woman.
• The woman ran to the back of the house, locked herself in a bathroom, and called 9-1-1, which scared the gunman off; she was later treated for her injuries.
• The EMS team praises the woman for her bravery and quick thinking, which likely saved her life.
• The team responds to another call about a male involved in a fight and bleeding from the back of the head; upon arrival, they find that he has a 4-centimeter laceration and may have lost consciousness.
• The patient doesn't remember what happened, which is a concern, and needs to be taken to the hospital for a CT scan to rule out internal bleeding.
• The EMS team learns that the patient was a hero who jumped in to help someone being assaulted and got hit in the process.
• The team responds to another call about a male who fell into a window and has a huge piece of glass impaled in his arm, which is bleeding profusely.
• The patient, a father from California, was trying to protect his kids from a car that almost hit them, and in the process, he punched out the car window and got hurt.
• The EMS team praises the father for his heroic actions and takes him to the hospital to get stitches and ensure there's no internal damage.
• The team responds to another call about a male who was punched and fell, hitting his head, in the French Quarter.
• The patient is confused and doesn't remember what happened, but is eventually taken to the trauma center for further evaluation.
• The EMS team learns that the patient is the brother of one of their Medics, which adds a personal touch to the call.
• The team responds to another call about a 60-year-old male who fell down the steps and injured his left knee outside a restaurant in the French Quarter.
• The patient, Tony, is treated on the scene, and his knee is stabilized before being taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
• The EMS team praises the community's spirit and support, highlighting the importance of Immediate Care in New Orleans.
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