A patient working at an ice plant is trapped in a room filled with sulfur dioxide. You don a self-contained breathing apparatus and entered the room, finding the patient unresponsive on the floor. The room remains filled with the gas. Your immediate priority in caring for this patient is to:

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The immediate priority in caring for a patient trapped in a room filled with sulfur dioxide is to remove them from the environment as quickly as possible to minimize further exposure to the gas. Once the patient has been removed from the danger zone, emergency care can be administered to assess their airway, breathing, and circulation, as necessary. Positive pressure ventilation and loosening of tight-fitting clothing may also be necessary during emergency care.

A Patient Working at an Ice Plant Is Trapped in a Room