The victim is conscious
- lay the victim down whilst ensuring they are kept warm and quickly isolating them from the ground;
- 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.
- complete the critical emergency assessment;
- 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 neurological status.
The victim lost consciousness
Follow the appropriate course of action.