The first aid to an unconscious person

How to help an unconscious person, and it does not harm the child's health even more? The answer to this question is given by an experienced doctor-resuscitator.

"Each of us must have a minimum of knowledge in the field of First Aid - Said Dr. Rob Galloway, head of the emergency department in a British hospital. - To some person who lost consciousness , Your help can save a life.

But before you do anything, make sure that actually happened to the man. Lost consciousness Or simply fall asleep, or it is a strong degree of intoxication. Try to call any of his reaction, something loudly asked his ear, and pressed on the skin between the neck and shoulders.

If there was no response, it will find out live in front of you, or a dead man. You'd be surprised how hard it is sometimes to understand the difference. Open his airway by gently pushing down on the forehead with his hand and the other hand resting just to the back of the neck (see. Photo). If you do not find any signs of life (heart rate, chest movement), then immediately call an ambulance and begin chest compressions .

To do this, press down with both hands rhythmically in the center of the chest with a periodicity of one hundred per minute until the arrival of doctors. No harm you did not bring this person, but can save lives. And do not worry about artificial respiration - chest compressions   It is much more important!

If a person breathes but can not get up, still call an ambulance and the patient placed in a special position. It is necessary to put it on his back, and then gently flip on its side, slightly bend your knees, straighten one arm perpendicular to the body, and the second bend, putting his hand under her head (see. Photo). In this position, the patient will not be able to choke vomit, and his breath is as effective as possible, even if the victim remains unconscious.

Must see, not whether a person is a special bracelet that indicates that its owner diabetic. Maybe he needs an extra dose of insulin, and perhaps he has already taken too high a dose. Sometimes, in order to cause a diabetic in mind enough to drip into his gums sweetened with sugar, some water. "

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