Table 2.
Respondents’ answers to two scenarios presented as part of telephone survey
| First aid measure | Percent | Number |
|---|---|---|
| You happen to pass by a road traffic accident where a car has driven off the road, and the driver is sitting unconscious in the front seat. What do you do? | ||
| Secure scene | 28% | 279/1000 |
| Call emergency dispatch | 82% | 819/1000 |
| Open airway | 43% | 433/1000 |
| Check breathing | 36% | 364/1000 |
| Place in recovery position | 16% | 156/1000 |
| Check for/stop bleeding | 11% | 110/1000 |
| Keep patient warm | 16% | 156/1000 |
| Check for pulse | 31% | 311/1000 |
| You happen to pass by a man who is lying unconscious. He does not breathe normally, but emits short gasps. What do you do? | ||
| Call emergency dispatch | 64% | 644/1000 |
| Start CPR | 42% | 424/1000 |
| Open airway a | 29% | 286/1000 |
| Place in recovery position a | 33% | 326/1000 |
| Check for pulse | 18% | 176/1000 |
a without starting CPR