Health emergencies occur regularly in most societies and are dealt with by quick intervention by people that are aware of the scenarios. The first few moments in any emergency could be the difference between life and death. First we must quickly identify what is going on and jump to action. Next we must have an awareness of what to do stabilize the victim and hand over to professionals.
The common emergencies we are faced with are as follows;
- Cardiac Arrest
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Choking
- Seizures
- Trauma/Excessive Bleeding
- Loss of Consciousness (Fainting)