Suddent Illness Part 2

Question 1

Check for conditions

Answer 1

• light-headedness
• dizzy
• nausea
• VOMITING
• weakness
• breathing
• skin color

Question 2

Get clues about enviornment when illness happened

Answer 2

heat=dehydration, heat stroke

cold=frostbite, hypothermia

Question 3

Check if the victim takes any medication

Answer 3

If so, the medication could be an indication as to what is wrong

Question 4

What to do if there are any doubts about severeity

Answer 4

call 999

Question 5

What to do if the victim is lying down or unconscious?

Answer 5

put the victim in rescue position

Question 6

what temperature to keep the victim at?

Answer 6

moderate

not warm

nor cold.

Question 7

What to do if victim faints or has fainted

Answer 7

• lower down to ground or couch
• raise legs 8-10 inches
• Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink
• If the victim vomits or is nauseous, place on side
• call EMS

Question 8

Heat cramps

Answer 8

1. take them to cool enviornment/water to cool down
2. massage the area
3. no need to give medication, unless they need to.