A 72-year-old man collapses in the outpatient department. He is unresponsive, not breathing normally and has no carotid pulse. What is the most approp...

Question

A 72-year-old man collapses in the outpatient department. He is unresponsive, not breathing normally and has no carotid pulse. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute and call the resuscitation team

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Check his blood glucose before starting resuscitation

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Place him in the recovery position and wait for spontaneous breathing

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Obtain written consent from a relative before starting CPR

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Perform abdominal thrusts to clear the airway

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Adult cardiac arrest management

A 72-year-old man collapses in the outpatient department. He is unresponsive, not breathing normally and has no carotid pulse. What is the most appropriate immediate action?