Medical Emergency - What To Do

In an emergency, keep calm and assess the situation.

In case of a fall 

• Don’t move the injured unless absolutely necessary.
• Apply an ice pack if there is swelling.
• If you have to move the injured, use a splint to keep the broken joint area immobile.
• If the person is bleeding, staunch the bleeding and if necessary tie a tourniquet.

In case of a heart attack

• Call Ambulance.
• Keep the person calm.
• Loosen any tight clothing.
• Do not give any water or food.
• Perform CPR (if you are trained) if the person isn’t breathing.

In case of a stroke

• Identify by adopting FAST.
• Drooping face, Weak arms, Speech difficulty, Don’t lose Time.
• Call Ambulance.
• Avoid moving the position of their heads.
• If the person is conscious but seems to be losing consciousness, keep them awake by talking to them.

In case of an allergic reaction

• Make the person lie down.
• Find out if they have allergy medication with them. (Usually, people prone to allergies will have their medicines with them.)
• Raise their feet above the level of their head.
• Keep them on their side in case of vomiting.
• Loosen their clothing.

In any emergency

• Call for an ambulance from a hospital that you know is prepared for emergency situations, 24/7.
• Call a hospital that has multiple specialties.
• At the hospital, supply doctors info: cause of the injury, and what steps were taken till then.
• Notify the family.

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