You are treating a male patient with a sickle cell crisis. Vital signs are: pulse 124, respiration 22, blood pressure 156/92, and SpO₂ 93%. What instruction would you provide to other EMTs in the care of this patient?

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Providing supplemental oxygen is a priority in the treatment of a sickle cell crisis, as it can help increase oxygenation to the tissues and decrease sickling of the red blood cells. Placing the patient on a nasal cannula with 4 lpm of oxygen is a good initial intervention. Administering aspirin or worrying about potential bruising from a blood pressure cuff are not indicated in this situation, and simply transporting the patient to the emergency department without any interventions may not provide the best care.

You Are Treating a Male Patient with a Sickle Cell