Question 26 (part 2) · LDEK · On-scene management
A woman awaiting a dental appointment in a visible pregnancy suddenly loses consciousness, still breathing and no injury has been found. The correct course of action for the dentist is:
- A. placing the patient in a safe position on the left side.
- B. placing the patient in Trendelenburg position.
- C. lifting both patient’s lower limbs.
- D. intravenous fluid administration.
- E. placing the patient on the back.
Hint
Consider what the gravid uterus compresses when a pregnant woman lies supine and how positioning can relieve it while protecting the airway.
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