Question

A 45-year-old man collapses in the hospital car park. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first doctor on scene. What is the most appropriate immediate action according to Resuscitation Council UK adult BLS guidance?

Accepted Answer

Activate emergency help and start chest compressions at a ratio of 30:2

Answer

Check his carotid pulse for 30 seconds before starting compressions

Answer

Deliver 2 rescue breaths first, then call for help

Answer

Place him in the recovery position and observe for 10 minutes

Answer

Apply defibrillator pads but withhold compressions until a rhythm is analysed

Practice question

A 45-year-old man collapses in the hospital car park. He is unresponsive and not breathing normally. You are the first doctor on scene. What is the most appropriate immediate action according to Resuscitation Council UK adult BLS guidance?