PT assessment: You find a 60-year-old male who is unconscious laying supine on his front lawn. There is no evidence of trauma but you check for pulse first. he has one so you protect the c-spine and ensure the airway is unobstructed.You then check to see the patient is breathing and he is. Your next step should be:

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You find a 60-year-old male who is unconscious laying supine on his front lawn. There is no evidence of trauma but you check for pulse first. he has one so you protect the c-spine and ensure the airway is unobstructed.You then check to see the patient is breathing and he is. Your next step should be:

Krystal Pickard · Accepted Answer

Attempt an oropharyngeal airway unless contraindicated

PT assessment

Attempt an oropharyngeal airway unless contraindicated

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