A patient has been trapped under a heavy piece of farm equipment that covered his upper abdomen, pelvis, and both legs for almost 90 minutes. The patient is complaining of severe respiratory distress. What is the paramedic's best response?
A) c. Provide oxygen by nonrebreather mask at 15 L/min.
B) b. Partially lift the equipment to allow chest expansion.
C) d. Rapidly extricate and transport the patient.
D) a. Immediately intubate and ventilate the patient.
Answer: B) b. Partially lift the equipment to allow chest expansion.