Question 55 · LDEK · Cardiac arrest
A 75-year-old patient lost his consciousness in the dental office and does not breathe. Indicate the correct sequence of actions:
- A. start CPR, call for help.
- B. call for help, start CPR.
- C. examination of the pulse on the carotid artery, start CPR.
- D. call for help, checking the pulse on the carotid artery.
- E. observation of the patient until a spontaneous recovery of consciousness.
Hint
In adults arrest is usually cardiac, so getting a defibrillator on its way matters before you begin compressions.
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