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Question 1

Initial steps of A to e

Answer 1

PPE
Speak to the patient
If patient appears unconscious/collapsed, shake him and ask are you alright

If he responds he has a patent airway, is breathing and has brain perfusion

If a patient is unconscious, unresponsive and not breathing normally (occasional gasps are not normal) start CPR

Feel for a pulse and determine if the patient has a respiratory arrest

Monitor vital signs early:
SaO2
ECG
BP

IV cannula
Bloods for Ix