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Check in with BLS

You walk over to the EMT's who are treating the patient.

Valerie: "Hey guys... what's up?"

Bob: "42 year old witnessed collapse - out for less than a minute per bystanders. Complains of dizziness and lightheadedness, denies chest pain or SOB. She has a history of hypertension - takes Cardizem. Hasn't eaten today - she was at a viewing here at the funeral home and passed out. Numbers look good - 130/88, pulse 90, resps 24, skin is warm/dry, lungs are clear."

Valerie: "Hmm... OK...."

Bob: "You're wondering why I didn't cancel you."

Valerie: "I didn't say that... but I thought it. Why didn't you cancel us?"

Bob: "I don't have one of those boxes with the squiggly lines. Just figured I'd play this one conservative."

Valerie: "Fair enough... "

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