Question

A 59-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing normally. According to current Resuscitation Council UK basic life support guidance, what is the most appropriate next step after calling the resuscitation team?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Check his blood pressure

Answer

Deliver 5 initial rescue breaths before compressions

Answer

Wait for the defibrillator to arrive before starting compressions

Answer

Place him in the recovery position and observe

Practice question

A 59-year-old man collapses in the hospital corridor and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing normally. According to current Resuscitation Council UK basic life support guidance, what is the most appropriate next step after calling the resuscitation team?