Key skill:The delivery of chest compressions
- Check breathing by tilting their head backwards and looking and feeling for breaths.
- Call 999 as soon as possible, or get someone else to do it.
- Push firmly downwards in the middle of the chest and then release.
- Push at a regular rate until help arrives.
CloseKey skill:The delivery of back blows
- Hit them firmly on their back between the shoulder blades to dislodge the object.
- If necessary, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
CloseKey skill:Place the person on their side and tilt their head back
- Check breathing by tilting their head backwards and looking and feeling for breaths.
- Move them onto their side and tilt their head back.
- As soon as possible, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
CloseKey skill:Put pressure on the wound
- Put pressure on the wound with whatever is available to stop or slow down the flow of blood.
- As soon as possible, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
- Keep pressure on the wound until help arrives.
CloseKey skill:Cool the affected area
- Cool the burn under cold running water for at least ten minutes.
- Loosely cover the burn with cling film or a clean plastic bag.
- If necessary, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
CloseKey skill:Immobilise the affected part
- Encourage the person to support the injury with their hand, or use a cushion or items of clothing to prevent unnecessary movement.
- As soon as possible, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
- Continue supporting the injury until help arrives.
CloseKey skill:Ensure they are sitting and call 999 immediately
- The person may have persistent, vice-like chest pain, which may spread to their arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach.
- Call 999 immediately or get someone else to do it.
- Make sure they are in a position that is comfortable for them (e.g. sit them on the floor, leaning against a wall or chair).
- Give them constant reassurance while waiting for the ambulance.
CloseKey skill:Carry out the FAST test
- Think FAST. Face: is there weakness on one side of the face? Arms: can they raise both arms? Speech: is their speech easily understood? Time: to call 999.
- Immediately call 999 or get someone else to do it.
CloseKey skill:Make them safe and prevent injury
- Do not restrain them but use a blanket or clothing to protect their head from injury.
- After the seizure, help the person rest on their side with their head tilted back.
CloseKey skill:Give them something sweet to drink or eat
- Give them something sweet to eat or a non-diet drink.
- Reassure the person. If there is no improvement, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
CloseKey skill:Help them take their medication
- Help the person sit in a comfortable position and take their medication.
- Reassure the person. If the attack becomes severe, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
CloseKey skill:Establish what? When? And how much?
- Establish what they have taken. When? And how much?
- As soon as possible, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
- Do not make the person sick.
CloseKey skill:Apply something cold
- Ask them to rest and apply a cold compress to the injury (e.g. frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel).
- If they become drowsy or vomit, call 999 or get someone else to do it.
CloseKey skill:Ask if you can help
- Show you are listening and calmly ask them how you can help.
- Be considerate of what is going on around them and what they need.
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