What We Do
Measures:
Make sure, you and the victim on the ground, are not in danger!
1.Approach and touch the affected person to check awareness
2.If the injured is unconscious, shout “help” loudly to alert bystanders to the emergency situation
3.Check breathing!
4.If breathing is normal: bring the person in a “stable side position” and then call 1669
5.If normal breathing is NOT detectable or there is doubt about this, an unconscious person must be
assumed to be in cardiac arrest.
“CPR must then be started immediately”
6.As soon as an AED is available, turn it on and follow the instructions;
7.Remove all necessary clothing from patient's chest;
anything containing metal should be removed from the area, including underwire bras.
8.Correctly place AED pads on bare chest
9.The AED analyses heart rhythm
10.Listen to AED instructions
Do not leave the victim and wait for paramedics.
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What happens within seconds of sudden cardiac arrest?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest:
Why It Happens?
You collapse without warning. Your heart stops beating, and blood stops flowing to your brain and other organs. Within seconds, you stop breathing and have no pulse.
What do you feel when your heart stops?
For most people, the first sign of SCA is fainting or a loss of consciousness, which happens when the heart stops beating. Breathing may also stop at this time. Some people may experience dizziness or lightheadedness just before they faint.
Can a healthy person get cardiac arrest?
Sudden cardiac arrest isn't the same as a heart attack. Someone in the prime of their life -- a professional sports star, teen athlete, marathon runner, or other seemingly healthy person -- isn't supposed to collapse and die from heart disease.
But it occasionally happens, making sudden cardiac arrest front-page news.
Use an AED!
Don´t be afraid of making mistakes. The only mistake you can make - it is: NOT helping!
Reasons…..
Why “First Aid” is Important in Asia and all over the world.
An accident, injury or medical emergency can occur anywhere. A city like Bangkok sees thousands of injuries a day, from small kitchen accidents to sports injuries to collisions on the road. Serious physical conditions, such as a heart attack or stroke, demand fast action by people who are well informed about what to do and what not to do, regarding each of the health issues involved.
First aid allows for an immediate response to an injury or dangerous medical situation.
First aid is not meant to be used as a replacement for professional medical care, and in case of emergency it will still be necessary to call an ambulance in Thailand (1669)
But the emergency services may take some time to arrive, and in cases both minor and serious, there is often much you can do in the meantime to relieve the victim’s suffering and address the problem or injury. In short, taking a first aid course in Thailand allows you to give comfort to the victim, while preparing them to receive professional attention.
Why people hesitate to learn first aid – and why they should attend a course anyway!
Many of us prefer not to think about injuries or serious medical conditions, or feel that we are too busy to take a course in the subject. Sooner or later, however, we all need medical attention – including our loved ones. First aid has saved countless lives over the years, but even when no life is in danger, its techniques have also allowed ordinary people to significantly relieve the suffering of those around them.
First aid is also effective in preventing certain medical conditions from deteriorating even further. Victims of a heart attack, stroke or heart abnormality need urgent attention – and a knowledge of the warning signs can save valuable minutes. Studies show that up to 80% of the most common emergencies take place in the home.
First aid, therefore, isn’t just something you might use to help strangers - it can be a literal life-saver for those who are closest to you.