How do you respond to medical emergencies?

How do you respond to medical emergencies?

Stay calm, and call your local emergency number (such as 911). Start CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or rescue breathing, if necessary and if you know the proper technique. Place a semiconscious or unconscious person in the recovery position until the ambulance arrives.

What are the signs that indicate a medical emergency?

Warning Signs that Indicate a Medical Emergency

• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath.
• Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure.
• Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness.
• Changes in vision.
• Confusion or changes in mental status.
• Any sudden or severe pain.
• Uncontrolled bleeding.

What is an example of a medical emergency?

Some examples of medical emergencies are: Chest pain accompanied by sweating, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, radiating pain that moves to the arm or neck, dizziness, or feeling that your heart is beating irregularly or too fast. Choking. Severe bleeding that doesn’t stop after 15 minutes of direct pressure.

What are four ways to recognize an emergency?

You may become aware of an emergency because of certain things you observe such as unusual noises, sights, smells, symptoms and signs, or behavior. Noises are often the first thing you may call your attention to an emergency.

What is the thing you do in case of emergency?

In case of a major emergency Make sure you are safe before assisting others. Listen to the radio or television for information from local officials and follow their instructions. Stay put until all is safe or until you are ordered to evacuate.

What situations are considered an emergency?

Defining an emergency

• Poses an immediate threat to life, health, property, or environment.
• Has already caused loss of life, health detriments, property damage, or environmental damage.
• has a high probability of escalating to cause immediate danger to life, health, property, or environment.