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What to do in the event of circulatory distress
The victim is conscious. If they are bleeding externally, follow the appropriate first-aid procedure. Otherwise, or once the bleeding has been stopped: lay the victim down…
Circulatory distress: definition, causes, risks and consequences
Circulatory distress is defined as an impairment of circulatory function which, in the short term, can affect the body’s other vital functions (respiratory function, neurological function) and lead to…
Cardiac arrest in a child or infant when the first aider is alone
If no third party is present, carefully remove any visible and easily accessible foreign objects from the mouth; immediately give five breaths using the mouth-to-mouth method;…
Cardiac arrest in children or infants
Gently remove any visible and easily accessible foreign objects from the mouth; immediately give five breaths, preferably using a manually operated resuscitator of a suitable size; During the…
Cardiac arrest in adults when the first aider is alone
If there are no bystanders, call the emergency services – preferably using your mobile phone. Switch it to hands-free mode and start CPR immediately whilst waiting for the emergency services…
Cardiac arrest in adults
What to do in the event of cardiac arrest in an adult. Start CPR immediately by repeating cycles of thirty chest compressions followed by two breaths; Wearing gloves…
Cardiac arrest: definition, causes, risks and consequences
A person is in cardiac arrest (CA) when their heart has stopped beating or is beating erratically, meaning it can no longer pump blood round the body and…
Fire protection
To manage this risk, you should: prevent a fire from starting and limit its spread; to do this: alert the fire brigade immediately; ensure that everyone is evacuated…
Protection against carbon monoxide
To deal with this risk², the following steps should be taken: evacuate anyone present from the affected room and gather them together; thoroughly ventilate the room(s); In…
Coverage for a road traffic accident
If the emergency services are in vehicles, they should: activate any collective safety measures they have (such as flashing lights, etc.); switch on the hazard warning lights on the…
Protection against electrical accidents
To mitigate this risk, you should: ensure that the victim is not in direct or indirect contact (water, metal surfaces, etc.) with any equipment or cables…
Safety during operations
When assessing the scene, it is important to identify the hazards. To do this: approach the accident site cautiously in order to assess the potential hazards to emergency personnel…
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