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 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.

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.

years

179

man

Examination

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