A respiratory rate of less than ________ and greater than ________ in cases of trauma are criteria for immediate transportation to a trauma center according to the CDC physiologic guidelines.
A) 8; 32
B) 10; 29
C) 12; 20
D) 5; 45

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According to the CDC physiologic guidelines, a respiratory rate of less than 10 or greater than 29 in cases of trauma are criteria for immediate transportation to a trauma center. Therefore, option B (10; 29) is the correct answer. The other options are either too low (option A and D) or too narrow (option C) to cover the range specified by the CDC guidelines.

A Respiratory Rate of Less Than ________ and Greater Than