Question

You are at an event in the dramatic arts building when an elderly man sitting next to you clutches his chest and falls to the floor. You suspect he has had a heart attack. How would you respond?

Answer 1

First of all, asses for the sign of consciousness by shaking or taping the person's shoulder and shout by asking "ARE YOU OK", if he is not responding call out for help in an emergency help line number. Ask someone to get an AED (Automatic external defibrillator). Open the victim airway by tilting the head back and lifting their chin. Check for breathing by looking at the chest and feeling for air. If he is not breathing or even gasping immediately start chest compression (CPR) by placing the heel of one hand in the middle of the person's chest by covering the first hand with your other hand. (Chest compression helps for circulation of blood to the body). Your elbows have to be straight and lock the elbows and push the chest depressing 1.5 to 2 inches with every push. At least 100 push per minute. After giving 30 compressions you have to give 2 breaths. You have to give breath to the victim by lock the nose and give two slow breaths. If the person is not berating continue 15 compressions and 2 breaths for 4 cycles. If AED is available you can use it to restart the heart function by delivering the shock to heart. If there is no AED available keep going with CPR until the ambulance arrives. You prime responsibility is to maintain the person’s air-way, breathing and circulation (ABC) which increases the chance of survive.