Approach to the unresponsive patient
What will we learn in this unit?
- vital signs and their failure
- algorithm of the approach to the unresponsive patient (SSS ABC)
- the Czech system of the emergency phone numbers
Take home message:
- Always pay attention to your own safety.
- Shout for help as soon as it is possible.
- Open the airway by tilting the head back and lifting the chin of the patient.