After calling 911 for an unconscious co-worker, what should you do next?

In the scenario where a co-worker is unconscious, the priority is to ensure their safety and provide proper care until professional medical help arrives. While it is important to assess the situation, calling 911 assures that emergency services are on their way to provide advanced medical assistance.

The correct action involves maintaining the individual’s safety without moving them. Performing basic first aid procedures, such as checking for responsiveness or administering uncomfortable movements, can potentially cause further harm. Staying with the co-worker, ensuring they remain safe and monitored, is critical. This includes keeping their airway clear and observing any changes in their condition, such as breathing, while waiting for help.

Individual actions like checking for a pulse, starting CPR, or searching for medical information may be beneficial under certain contexts, but they do not prioritize the immediate response to the unconscious status as effectively as ensuring the person's safety in place until professional aid arrives.