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Loire: they had stolen and set fire to two fire engines
On the evening of 29 December, two vehicles belonging to the SDIS 42 fire service were stolen from the grounds of the Montbrison fire station, near Saint-Étienne. After…
What to do in the event of chest pain (non-traumatic)
The victim is conscious and is experiencing chest pain. On initial assessment, the victim shows signs of respiratory distress: follow the appropriate protocol for a…
Chest pain (non-traumatic): definition, causes, risks and consequences
Chest pain is a symptom experienced by a patient that occurs suddenly, either at rest or during physical exertion, and is localised in the chest. Causes include several…
What to do in the event of an asthma attack
Ensure the victim is conscious; remove the victim from any factors that may have triggered the attack (smoky or polluted air, dust); ensure the victim rests and place them in the… position
Asthma attacks: definition, causes, risks and consequences
An asthma attack is a breathing difficulty caused by inflammation and contraction of the smooth muscle fibres in the bronchioles (small airways), leading to a sudden narrowing of their diameter.…
What to do in the event of a generalised seizure
Never restrict the victim’s movements at any stage of the seizure. For adults or children: At the start of the seizure, lay the victim on the floor, if they are not…
Generalised convulsive seizures: definition, causes, risks and consequences
A generalised convulsive seizure is a disturbance in the brain’s electrical activity which manifests externally as a loss of consciousness and/or a fixed stare, accompanied by uncontrolled muscle movements of…
What to do in the event of a stroke
The victim has lost consciousness; follow the procedure for dealing with a victim who has lost consciousness. The victim is conscious but showing signs of neurological distress…
Stroke: definition, causes, risks and consequences
A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), sometimes referred to as a stroke, is a sudden neurological deficit of vascular origin (where the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted). The term ‘accident’ is…
How to deal with a limb amputation
Stop the bleeding immediately; apply a pressure dressing, using a dressing soaked in a haemostatic agent if necessary, to the stump even if there is no bleeding; complete the assessment…
What to do in the event of a serious airway obstruction
If the victim is conscious, leave them in the position they are in, usually standing or sitting; give them a few ‘slaps on the back’; carry out…
What to do in the event of a partial airway obstruction
Never attempt to clear the airway; place the victim in the position in which they feel most comfortable; encourage them to cough*; administer oxygen by inhalation,…
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