Patient presents with SP02 69%, BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 120 beats per minute.What should be the first step in management of this patient?: (A) Secure airway and O2 supplementation, (B) Start bolus IV fluid infusion, (C) Injection bicarbonate, (D) Injection Epinephrine iv
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Secure airway and O2 supplementation* Patient has hypoxemia probably due to hampered breathing, thus as per the rules of resuscitation (ABC) it is essential to secure airway first and begin O2 supplementation.