The following are signs and symptoms of life-threatening emergencies:
- Respiratory distress or cessation of breathing
- Severe chest pains
- Shock
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Choking
- Poisoning
- Prolonged unconsciousness
- Overdose
- Severe Burns
- Any complaint or observation which indicates head or spinal cord injury
If the person is not breathing…
- Get someone to call 911 and the Sheriff’s Department immediately!
- The first four minutes are critical!
- Start rescue breathing until responders arrive.
- See “Suspected Heart Attack and/or Stoppage of Breathing” In this manual.
- Administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation if necessary and if trained to do so.
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