You are transporting a child with a small laceration to his leg, sustained after cutting himself of a piece of broken glass. During transport, you observe a pulse oximeter reading of 87% on the frantic, crying, and actively moving child. The child is alert and oriented with a normal pulse and respiratory rate with pink skin that is warm to touch. Your immediate action would be to:

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The child is alert and oriented, has a normal pulse and respiratory rate, and warm pink skin, indicating that the child is adequately perfused at this time. The low pulse oximeter reading of 87% can be due to the child's crying and movement, which can cause poor readings on pulse oximetry. Attempting to calm the child and obtaining another reading can help clarify if there is a true oxygenation issue or if the reading was a false reading due to movement or other factors. Starting positive pressure ventilation or applying high-concentration oxygen should not be done unless there is a true respiratory emergency. Checking the laceration for uncontrolled bleeding is important but not the immediate action needed in this situation.

You Are Transporting a Child with a Small Laceration to His