What steps should you take if a patient develops chest pain during takeoff?

What steps should you take if a patient develops chest pain during takeoff?

• A. Administer aspirin and send to bed rest
• B. Pause ascent if safe, provide oxygen, monitor vitals, and prepare for possible emergency landing and rapid evacuation
• C. Continue ascent and monitor only
• D. Immediately intubate to secure airway

Answer: (B)