Emergency
Here we present the symptoms of some possible emergency situations related to the cardiovascular system.
In the first aid section, we recall the initial measures. Most people will have completed a first aid course at some point as part of their driver's license. For many, this was years ago, and much has been forgotten. Some only associate this knowledge with emergencies in road traffic. The fact that it can occur just as often, and even more frequently, in everyday life is often not very much in the consciousness. Most emergencies occur in private settings. The affected person is not an anonymous third party, but a partner, neighbor, friend - perhaps even one's own parents or children, or even oneself. One is all too eager to close one's eyes to the fact that this can happen. And one "forgets" to refresh the first aid course regularly, which is recommended every two to three years.
To avoid being helpless in case of an emergency and unable to provide assistance, we will recall some first aid measures.
Important: A first aid course for refreshment cannot replace this!
Equally important is not to be afraid to provide help.
- Pay attention to precautions for self-protection! In addition to the disposable gloves contained in every first aid kit, there are also breathing aids that reduce the inhibition of covering another person's mouth or nose with one's own mouth. These are available at pharmacies, where you can also get the associated advice.
- Do not refrain from providing help because you are afraid of doing something wrong - or out of fear of legal consequences. As long as you act in good faith, do not commit gross negligence, or intentionally harm the injured party, you have nothing to fear. However, failing to provide assistance is punishable (PDF: Legal questions regarding first aid by first responders of GUV)!
- Do not be afraid of possibly embarrassing yourself! Unfortunately, the willingness to help decreases with the number of potential helpers present. It is all too easy to justify one's inaction with thoughts like: "Why should I be the one to help? There are so many others here?" Or: "If no one does anything, it can't be that bad." Let these thoughts go unheard. Be brave! Even if everyone else is just watching: Be the one who steps out of the crowd, provides help, and possibly saves a life!
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By Sabine Croci.
This article is medically reviewed. Last updated (06/2024).
Information on the website and within the app cannot replace a consultation with a doctor, but can certainly complement it.
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