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ACLS
(Advanced Cash Liability Survey)
| A. |
1) Attorney
2) Airway |
| B. |
1) Bank Account
2) Billing
3) Breathing |
| C. |
1) Cash on Hand
2) Checking Account
3) Credit Cards
4) Court Date
5) Circulation |
If an unconscious
patient is encountered, follow the sequence below:
1) Shake patient and
ask:
"Annie, Annie, are
you insured?"
2) If no response,
position patient to open pockets.
(Listen for loose change
while positioning patient)
3) Extend neck. Open
mouth and look for gold fillings.
( If time allows, check
airway.)
4) Palpate neck for
gold chains and necklaces.
Note: Carotid pulse may be
an incidental finding.
5) Palpate pocket for
wallet.
(Tell bystanders you are
checking for femoral pulse.)
6) If uninsured, call
for help immediately.
7) Traditional CPR is
optional at this point.
8) If no response to
CPR, proceed to ACLS (Advanced Cash Liability Survey)
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