SHAKE AND SHOUT
Call the persons name loudly and gently shake the person from side to side, not up and down to avoid any injury the spine and head. Some advice banging the table or round next to the person to awaken him/her
Always shout loudly for help when there is no response.
If they are conscious what do I do?
If someone responds to Shake and Shout they are conscious. Seek medical advice if required.
The question of ‘PHONE FIRST’ arises in case of an adult victim and ‘PHONE FAST’ in case of a child in an attempt to alert the EMS (Emergency Medical Services).This is because Cardiac causes of the arrest are more common among adults and the important determinant of survival is early defibrillation. Therefore arrival of medical personnel with a defibrillator is essential. In case of a child a few minutes of BLS successfully resuscitates a victim and it is worth trying so for a minute or two
Roll them onto their side:
Kneel beside the person and turn them onto their side. Do this by placing the arm furthest away from you at right angles to their body. Bend the knee closest to you. Place the arm closest to you across their chest |
