While en route for a pregnant patient who is seizing, an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) on scene contacts you and reports that the patient is actively seizing. He continues by stating that she is seven months pregnant and has not been feeling well for the past three days (per family). What instruction is critical for you to relay to the EMR?

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The most critical instruction to relay to the EMR is to provide oxygen at 15 liters per minute. Seizures can cause hypoxia, and hypoxia can be particularly dangerous for a pregnant patient and her unborn child. It is important to ensure the availability of oxygen for this patient. Restraint is not typically recommended during a seizure; placing a tongue blade in the patient's mouth is also not recommended as it can cause injury. While obtaining a seizure history may be helpful in determining the cause of the seizure, it is not as critical as ensuring the patient receives adequate oxygen.

While En Route for a Pregnant Patient Who Is Seizing