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A young footballer has collapsed during a game. During initial evaluation: RR 14/min, Pulse 88bpm, BP 110/70mmHg. He seems to be sweating and muttering some incomprehensible words. What is the most important next step?

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A young footballer has collapsed during a game. During initial evaluation: RR 14/min, Pulse 88bpm, BP 110/70mmHg. He seems to be sweating and muttering some incomprehensible words. What is the most important next step?


  1. CT
  2. MRI
  3. Blood sugar
  4. Body temp
  5. IV fluids

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The key is C. Blood sugar. [Normal vital signs, sweating and collapse during exercise gives suspicion of hypoglycemia which is very easy to treat but fatal if left unrecognized. So most important next step is to check the blood sugar].

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