The emergency department nurse would expect which patients to arrive by ambulance with pneumatic antishock garments (PASGs) in place?. Select all that apply.

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PASGs are used in cases of suspected pelvic fractures or massive abdominal or pelvic bleeding to increase blood pressure by applying pressure to the lower extremities. Patients with suspected pelvic fractures (C) and those suspected of having intraperitoneal hemorrhage (D) are therefore likely to arrive with PASGs in place. The other scenarios (A, B, E) do not necessarily require the use of PASGs.

The Emergency Department Nurse Would Expect Which Patients to Arrive