Better still, for those who have the time, interest, can afford it, and see the value in - doing a basic or full first aid Course.
The two main voluntary first aid organisations are crying out for volunteers to cover a range of events, and shows. Including the football, and concerts generally.
The common symptoms of a heart attack (MI) are:
* crushing central chest pain or mild chest discomfort,
* shortness of breath,
* clammy, sweaty, and grey complexion,
dizziness,
* nausea and vomiting,
* restlessness,
* coughing,
* a general feeling of being unwell,
* a frightening sense that one is about to die.
The pain often travels from the chest to the neck, jaw, ears, arms and wrists. Sometimes, it travels between the shoulder blades, back or to the abdomen.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Alternatively, those who come accross someone who has these symptoms should attempt to carry out the following procedure:
[bold]Make the casualty comfortable, and dial 999![/bold]
A way to remember the basic first aid principle for treating someone who has had a suspected heart attack - is [bold]D.R.A.B.C.[/bold] :
1.[bold]D[/bold] - Assess the situation for [bold]DANGER[/bold]
2. [bold]R[/bold] - Check the casualty for 3.[bold]RESPONSE[/bold] - shake their shoulders, or pinch their ear ( pain test)if appropriate.
3. [bold]A[/bold] - Check the casualties [bold]AIRWAY[/bold] is clear ( lie them flat and tilt their head back.)
4. [bold]B[/bold] - Check their signs of [bold]BREATHING[/bold] , feel for their breath on your cheeks.
5. [bold]C[/bold] - Check for colouration in their cheeks ([bold]CIRCULATION[/bold] ) and less commonly, taught in first aid, feel for a pulse.
By establishing the condition of your casualty you can opt to give, * ( and be instructed to carry out - by 999 ambulance call handlers)[bold]C.P.R. - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.[/bold]
Only when you have experienced a heart attack, or have witnessed a stranger, friend or loved one having a heart attack do you wish you knew more, or think about what you could of done if you'd known.
Knowing basic first aid life saving skills are something everyone should consider learning, as you never know when you might need to use what you've learned.
Better still, for those who have the time, interest, can afford it, and see the value in - doing a basic or full first aid Course.
The two main voluntary first aid organisations are crying out for volunteers to cover a range of events, and shows. Including the football, and concerts generally.
The common symptoms of a heart attack (MI) are:
* crushing central chest pain or mild chest discomfort,
* shortness of breath,
* clammy, sweaty, and grey complexion,
dizziness,
* nausea and vomiting,
* restlessness,
* coughing,
* a general feeling of being unwell,
* a frightening sense that one is about to die.
The pain often travels from the chest to the neck, jaw, ears, arms and wrists. Sometimes, it travels between the shoulder blades, back or to the abdomen.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Alternatively, those who come accross someone who has these symptoms should attempt to carry out the following procedure:
Make the casualty comfortable, and dial 999!
A way to remember the basic first aid principle for treating someone who has had a suspected heart attack - is
D.R.A.B.C. :
1.
D - Assess the situation for
DANGER
2.
R - Check the casualty for 3.
RESPONSE - shake their shoulders, or pinch their ear ( pain test)if appropriate.
3.
A - Check the casualties
AIRWAY is clear ( lie them flat and tilt their head back.)
4.
B - Check their signs of
BREATHING , feel for their breath on your cheeks.
5.
C - Check for colouration in their cheeks (
CIRCULATION ) and less commonly, taught in first aid, feel for a pulse.
By establishing the condition of your casualty you can opt to give, * ( and be instructed to carry out - by 999 ambulance call handlers)
C.P.R. - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
Only when you have experienced a heart attack, or have witnessed a stranger, friend or loved one having a heart attack do you wish you knew more, or think about what you could of done if you'd known.
Knowing basic first aid life saving skills are something everyone should consider learning, as you never know when you might need to use what you've learned.
I had a severe heart attack on the 28th April and never experienced any severe pain. I now have a stent.
I had a severe heart attack on the 28th April and never experienced any severe pain. I now have a stent.
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