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.

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