Question

A 63-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first doctor on scene. Bystanders have not started CPR. What is the most appropriate immediate action according to Resuscitation Council UK basic life support guidance?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a ratio of 30:2 with rescue breaths and ask someone to call 999 and fetch an AED

Answer

Check for a carotid pulse for 30 seconds before starting CPR

Answer

Deliver 5 initial rescue breaths before chest compressions

Answer

Place him in the recovery position and observe

Answer

Wait for the paramedics to arrive before intervening

Practice question

A 63-year-old man collapses in a shopping centre. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first doctor on scene. Bystanders have not started CPR. What is the most appropriate immediate action according to Resuscitation Council UK basic life support guidance?