A 63-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first doctor on the scene. According to c...

Question

A 63-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first doctor on the scene. According to current UK basic life support guidelines, what is the most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100–120/min after calling for help

Answer

Check carotid pulse for at least 30 seconds

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Give two rescue breaths before calling for help

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Place in the recovery position and observe

Answer

Administer 1 mg intravenous Adrenaline immediately

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

A 63-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first doctor on the scene. According to current UK basic life support guidelines, what is the most appropriate first action?