True or False?

[Anonymous 1]

I have no idea what the laws/regulations are like in New York concerning masks. I wouldn't think to loosen someone's neck tie unless it seemed tight.

Not enough information for me to know.

This is all the information my daughter had when she made her choice today. I think you should choose.

[mojogirl]

Hell yes!

[Anonymous 3]

Loosen his tie? Yes. Take off his mask? No. Unless he's wearing a N95, a cloth mask isn't going to impede his breathing and it protects those around us while first aid is being given.

Maybe not for you but for some people a cloth mask does impede their breathing. Just because you're fine with it doesn't make it so for everyone else.

[Pjmm]

If he's having difficulty breathing I would remove the mask.

[mommy_jules]

I think it would true, but I’m not sure.

[Anonymous 4]

A 65 year old man walks into a small grocery store in suburban NY and passes out in an aisle whilst shopping. You go to provide first aid while somebody else calls the 911. He regains consciousness but seems confused.

True or false...you loosen his tie and remove his mask as part of your first aid routine?

I would loosen the tie and keep the person still until medical help arrives. I would keep the injured person lying down and quiet, with the head and shoulders slightly elevated. Im not a nurse but I think you shouldnt move the person unless necessary, and avoid moving the person's neck.
I would watch for changes in breathing and alertness. If the person shows no signs of no breathing, coughing or movement, I would remove the mask and begin CPR chest compressions only

[LiveWhatULove]

True
1) Check scene safety & yell for someone to call 911.
2) Check for breathing & pulse (I can't check for breathing efficiently with a mask on).
3) Start CPR, rescue breathing if needed.

If the man had already regained consciousness and was speaking by the time I arrived though, I would leave the mask in place.

[Hot4Tchr-Bieg]

If he's having difficulty breathing I would remove the mask.

We don't know why he went down in the first place, so breathing related concerns have not been ruled out.

[Nopeville]

True.

[Pjmm]

If he's having difficulty breathing I would remove the mask.

We don't know why he went down in the first place, so breathing related concerns have not been ruled out.

Don't know. But CDC recommends no mask for those with breathing problems. If they're unconscious one could assume that counts I think. Ever try to breath through an N95? They're somewhat restrictive. So I'd keep mine on and remove his.