An 80-year-old man collapses suddenly. Bystanders find no pulse or breathing. According to UK resuscitation guidelines, what is the correct immediate ...

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An 80-year-old man collapses suddenly. Bystanders find no pulse or breathing. According to UK resuscitation guidelines, what is the correct immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR and call for help/activate emergency response

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Check blood pressure

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Give 2 rescue breaths first

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Wait for paramedics to arrive

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Perform a carotid duplex ultrasound

MCQ (SBA): Emergency medicine & Acute presentations

An 80-year-old man collapses suddenly. Bystanders find no pulse or breathing. According to UK resuscitation guidelines, what is the correct immediate response?