Which is the correct statement regarding IV access and fluid replacement for a patient who has been trapped under heavy equipment for over 1 hour?
A) d. Start two or more large-bore IVs and run at KVO rates while extricating.
B) c. Start one large-bore IV and monitor for fluid overload after extrication.
C) a. Start at least one large-bore IV as soon as the patient is safely accessible.
D) b. Start one IV after the patient has been extricated
Answer: C) a. Start at least one large-bore IV as soon as the patient is safely accessible.