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Which drugs should immediately be given to unconscious patients if the diagnosis is not known?
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Statistically, the most common cause of unknown collapse in patients with medical history is hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) In this case, the most common drug given is Glucagon, a solution containing glucose to raise the blood sugar level.
However, those with a higher level of clinical training (i.e. First Responders and above) should take a blood sugar reading if the cause of the collapse is unknown and then administer Glucagon as required.
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