Alcoholic passed out (25/1700)

A 34yo alcoholic is found passed out in front of a local pub. The ambulance crew informs you
that he was sweating when they found him and there were cans of cider lying empty around
him. What is the initial stage of inv?

a. Capillary blood sugar
b. CT head
c. MRI head
d. ABG
e. MCV




















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answer: A
initial investigations should be to assess general condition  e.g. hypoglycemia 

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