ACT
CHECK. CALL. COMPRESS.
If somebody collapses and loses conscious - ness, three things are important:
1. CHECK
- Speak to the person: “Can you hear me?”
- Shake their shoulders: is there any reaction?
- Check their breathing: are they breathing / are they breathing normally?
2. CALL
- Dial 112 (Europe) / 911(USA).
- Or get someone else to make an emergency call.
3. COMPRESS
Push down firmly and quickly. Start cardiac massage immediately:
- Remove clothing to access the chest
- Place the heel of one hand on the middle of the chest and the heel of the other on top of it
- VInterlock your fingers. Hold your arms straight and position your shoulders vertically above the pressure point – this will help you to apply plenty of force.
- Push the breastbone 5 – 6 cm downwards
- Push 100 – 120 times per minute .
- Do not stop until help arrives.
- Trained first-aiders should carry out mouth-to-mouth resuscitation at a ratio of 30 cardiac compressions to two respirations.
Simply cut out, fold twice and keep for emergencies.