The victim is conscious
If the patient is bleeding externally, follow the appropriate procedure. If this is not the case, or once the bleeding has been stopped:
- lay the victim down in a horizontal position9;
- administer oxygen by inhalation if necessary; if a pulse oximeter is not available, administer oxygen by inhalation and adjust the dosage following the doctor’s advice;
- cover the victim and avoid leaving them directly on the floor to minimise the risk of them getting cold;
- complete the critical emergency assessment, if necessary;
- carry out a further assessment to look for any other signs or injuries and provide the necessary first aid;
- seek medical advice by forwarding the test results;
- Monitor the victim, paying particular attention to their pulse, heart rate and level of consciousness.
There is a high risk of a sudden deterioration leading to cardiac arrest, particularly when moving the casualty (lifting, transferring to a stretcher). The casualty has lost consciousness and is not breathing or is breathing abnormally. Follow the procedure for cardiac arrest. The casualty has lost consciousness but is breathing. Follow the procedure for loss of consciousness.
The victim has lost consciousness and is not breathing, or is breathing abnormally
Follow the procedure for cardiac arrest.
The victim has lost consciousness but is still breathing
Follow the procedure for loss of consciousness.
