A 75-year-old man collapses suddenly. He is found pulseless and apnoeic in a supermarket. Bystanders confirm no response and no normal breathing. Acco...

Question

A 75-year-old man collapses suddenly. He is found pulseless and apnoeic in a supermarket. Bystanders confirm no response and no normal breathing. According to UK resuscitation guidelines, what is the next immediate step?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions and call for an AED

Answer

Administer a precordial thump

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Give two rescue breaths immediately

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Wait for paramedics to arrive before starting CPR

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Attempt the Heimlich manoeuvre

MCQ (SBA): Emergency medicine & Acute presentations

A 75-year-old man collapses suddenly. He is found pulseless and apnoeic in a supermarket. Bystanders confirm no response and no normal breathing. According to UK resuscitation guidelines, what is the next immediate step?