List five things you would do in order of priority
What will be an ideal response?
1, Call for help. Do not leave him unattended.
2, Support respirations and protect airway.
3, Position him to avoid aspiration.
4, Administer 100% O2 by mask or bag-mask as needed.
5, Protect A.A., especially his head, by making certain the environment is safe.
6, Establish IV access, if needed and possible.
7, Institute pulse oximetry.
8, Monitor vital signs (VS) and neurologic signs frequently. Place on a cardiac monitor if
available.
9, Monitor blood glucose by fingerstick, and treat hypoglycemia with 50% glucose.
10, Obtain blood samples for serum chemistry, hematology screen, arterial blood gases, and
toxicology.
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