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Emergency Action
Assess the situation, stay calm and
don't panic.
Realise that the speed at which you act can save a life. Death follows four minutes after
cessation of breathing, 5-10 minutes with severe bleeding.
Minimise danger to yourself.
(see Road Accidents | Poisoning
| Electrocution )
Send for help.
Notify a doctor, hospital, parents, employers and police as appropriate.
If in any doubt, Call an Ambulance, Dial your local emergency services number.
Determine the priorities of treatment.
- Breathing:
Check that the airway is open and the casualty is breathing.
If not, begin the: A-airway B-breathing C-circulation of resuscitation.
- Unconsciousness:
Place an unconscious person in the recovery position.
But if there is any possibility of spinal injury, DO NOT MOVE unless difficulties
in breathing make this essential.
- Bleeding:
Check the casualty for any severe bleeding and control
it.
- Shock:
Keep the casualty warm and quiet until skilled help arrives. Treat
for shock.
Stay with the patient and give all the reassurance you can.
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