Question

You are the first doctor to arrive at an out-of-hospital collapse. An adult is lying on the floor. There is no response to voice or pain and no normal breathing. What is the most appropriate immediate action according to Resuscitation Council UK basic life support guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Start chest compressions at a rate of 100–120 per minute and a depth of 5–6 cm

Answer

Check the carotid pulse for 30 seconds before doing anything else

Answer

Give 2 rescue breaths before starting chest compressions

Answer

Place the patient in the recovery position and wait for the ambulance

Answer

Apply an automated external defibrillator but do not start compressions

Practice question

You are the first doctor to arrive at an out-of-hospital collapse. An adult is lying on the floor. There is no response to voice or pain and no normal breathing. What is the most appropriate immediate action according to Resuscitation Council UK basic life support guidelines?