Reference protocol
🧠 Neurological status · Consciousness
ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS — FLOWCHART
Version May 20, 2022
PROTOCOL — ALTERED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Is the victim a known diabetic?
YES
Is the victim drowsy?
YES
Primary reassessment
+ place in recovery position
+ place in recovery position
🌡 Cover the victim
(warm / foil blanket)
(warm / foil blanket)
Frequently reassess
vital signs (ABC)
vital signs (ABC)
📞 911 — Hospital
NO
🩸 Apply the protocol
for hypoglycemia
for hypoglycemia
Conscious victim able to swallow → administer sugar according to the hypoglycemia protocol
NO
Is the victim drowsy?
YES
Lay the victim down
and elevate their legs
and elevate their legs
🌡 Cover the victim
(warm / foil blanket)
(warm / foil blanket)
Frequently reassess
vital signs (ABC)
vital signs (ABC)
📞 911 — Hospital
NO
Sit the victim on the floor
+ head between the knees
+ head between the knees
If the victim becomes drowsy, apply the protocol in the left column (lay down + elevate).
Frequently reassess
vital signs (ABC)
vital signs (ABC)
📞 911 — Hospital
In all cases — General measures
🚫 Nothing
by mouth
by mouth
🌬 Ventilated area
(if non-traumatic)
(if non-traumatic)
📊 Reassess
vital signs (ABC)
vital signs (ABC)
📞 Hospital
via 911
via 911