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Instructions for helping yourself

Person on the ground: cause unknown

Before continuing

In an emergency, contact the official service (141) in your area.

What to do

  1. Ask for help and give your location and what is happening. If unable to call, ask someone to call for you.
  2. Do not stand to test whether you are well. Report neck/back pain or breathing difficulty.
  3. No phone or connection: ask someone nearby to call from safety. Give location and what is happening. Do not wait for an automatic app alert.
  4. Say if unable to leave, walk or communicate well. Ask a trusted person to help call. Do not force painful movement.

What to avoid

  1. Do not assume sleep or intoxication. If unresponsive, give no drink, food or oral medication.
Newborn/under 24 hoursUnresponsive child/baby, abnormal breathing: child CPRSevere bleeding: pressureHead wound/possible broken skullPossible injury: minimise movement; airway has priorityUnresponsive adult, abnormal breathing: CPRUnresponsive adult, normal breathing and no trauma: recovery position