Assessing the Pregnant Patient

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You are dispatched to the scene of a minor motor vehicle accident and upon arriving find that the female driver of the vehicle is 8-months pregnant. How do you proceed with assessing this patient? Pregnant patients present unique challenges especially for EMS providers who may have limited experience treating them. This session will provide a number of practical tips on how to assess and best treat pregnant patients in the field. It will also review some of the common injuries associated with pregnant individuals.