, Heart Attack, what is included in the care? - Answer: - Assess breathing and consider position of
casualty
(semi sitting)
- Administer oxygen
- Put the casualty in semi sitting position
- The casualty may lose consciousness rapidly
- PA for a medically qualified person.
Angina, what are some of the signs and symptoms? - Answer: Signs and Symptoms
- Cramping chest pain
- Cold Clammy Skin
- Sweating
- Breathlessness
- Weakness
- Pale in colour
What are the special considerations for a passenger who has gone into Cardiac Arrest? - Answer: CPR
and AED immediately
PA for medically qualified person
Ensure the ambulance crew are aware of the AED being used
Informing the Captain
What position would you put a passenger in who is suffering from Angina or Heart Attack? - Answer:
Semi Sitting Position
Heart Attack, what are some of the signs and symptoms? - Answer: Sign and Symptoms
- Constricting chest pain (vice-like) radiating down often the left side
- Difficulty in breathing
- Ashen, cold and clammy skin
- Weak, rapid pulse
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