A 60-year-old man suddenly collapses in the hospital cafeteria. You are the first healthcare provider on the scene. Arrange the following initial steps of Basic Life Support (BLS) in the correct chronological order for managing this patient.
- 1Assess the patient for responsiveness.
- 2Call for nearby help and activate the emergency response system.
- 3Check for a carotid pulse and normal breathing simultaneously.
- 4Initiate high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) starting with chest compressions.
- 5Apply an automated external defibrillator (AED) and analyze the rhythm.
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The correct sequence begins with assessing responsiveness, followed by calling for help and activating the emergency response, checking for a pulse and breathing, initiating CPR with chest compressions, and finally applying an AED as soon as it arrives.
According to standard Basic Life Support (BLS) guidelines for healthcare providers, the correct sequence for managing a sudden collapse is structured to minimize delays to definitive care. First, verify scene safety and check for responsiveness. If the patient is unresponsive, immediately activate the emergency response system and call for an AED. Next, simultaneously check for a pulse and normal breathing for no more than 10 seconds. If no pulse is detected, immediately begin high-quality CPR starting with chest compressions (C-A-B sequence). Finally, apply the AED as soon as it is available to analyze the rhythm and deliver a shock if indicated.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) sequence for adult cardiac arrest