On the way home.

You are driving home from shopping in the city when you see a young man riding an electric scooter on the sidewalk and crashing into a streetlight pole. Without hesitation, you rush to assess the situation. How else can you assist him?

I assess the patient's circulatory status by palpating the pulse on the carotid or radial artery.

I move the injured person to a bench and arrange for a quick transport to the nearest hospital.

I check if the injured person is breathing and conscious. I assess their level of consciousness by gently shaking them.

I do not move the injured person, I will check if the injured person is breathing and conscious and wait for the arrival of emergency medical services.

years

179

man

Examination

Transient loss of consciousness. The patient is now communicating with us.