You are the first doctor to arrive when a 58-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is t...

Question

You are the first doctor to arrive when a 58-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is the most appropriate immediate action after calling for help?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths

Answer

Check a carotid pulse for 30 seconds

Answer

Deliver two rescue breaths before chest compressions

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Attach the defibrillator and analyse rhythm before starting compressions

Answer

Place the patient in the recovery position and reassess in 2 minutes

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Adult basic life support

You are the first doctor to arrive when a 58-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is the most appropriate immediate action after calling for help?