A 38-year-old man with no known medical conditions collapses while playing football. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Bystanders call an...

Question

A 38-year-old man with no known medical conditions collapses while playing football. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Bystanders call an ambulance. What is the most appropriate immediate action by a trained first aider on scene?

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions at a rate of 100-120/min and depth of 5-6 cm

Answer

Check carotid pulse for 60 seconds before acting

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Give two rescue breaths only

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Place the patient in the recovery position and wait for paramedics

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Give sternal rub for several minutes

au-acem MCQ (SBA): Adult basic life support

A 38-year-old man with no known medical conditions collapses while playing football. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Bystanders call an ambulance. What is the most appropriate immediate action by a trained first aider on scene?