Pаtient Bаckgrоund:Pаtient: 72-year-оld maleChief Cоmplaint: Sudden confusion, weakness on the right side, and slurred speechMedical History: Hypertension, Type 2 DiabetesMedications: Lisinopril, MetforminOn Scene PhaseBackground: Upon arrival, you find the patient sitting in a chair, conscious but confused, with slurred speech and right-sided weakness. You will perform the Cincinnati Stroke Scale to confirm signs of a stroke.You observe the patient’s face when he tries to smile, and the right side does not move. What does this finding indicate?
Pаtient Bаckgrоund:Pаtient: 56-year-оld maleChief Cоmplaint: Collapsed at home, unresponsive, no pulse, and not breathingMedical History: Hypertension, history of myocardial infarction, smokerCurrent Medications: Metoprolol, aspirinPost Scene PhaseBackground: After several cycles of CPR and AED analysis, the patient regains a weak pulse, but still requires ventilatory support. Your role now is to provide ongoing airway and respiratory management during transport, reassess the patient's condition, and monitor for changes.What should you monitor closely while continuing BVM ventilation for the post-ROSC patient?