Decreased Level of Consciousness

Decreased level of consciousness or “DLOC” is one of the most common calls to EMS. DLOC can be caused by many things and for different reasons. What often is called “unresponsive” is actually DLOC. Victims with a decreased level of consciousness are not entirely unresponsive, but often their level of consciousness is decreased to the point that it appears so to the untrained eye.

Often CPR has been started on victims with DLOC. This is not the appropriate course of action. If a person is breathing, that means that they have a working heart. This is true even if their level of consciousness is decreased. If the heart is working then CPR is contraindicated.

Often patients with a decreased level of consciousness are in serious trouble. They may respond inappropriately to verbal commands or may only respond to physical stimuli.  Many times bystanders have no idea what is wrong, and at other times a bit of medical history can provide some valuable clues and shed some light on the situation.

In any case, the correct training and help you and your staff to make the right decision at the right time. Please contact us today for an estimate.

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