Unconsciousness and the airway
Before doing anything you need two facts: whether the casualty is conscious and whether they are breathing.
Checking consciousness
Speak to them and try a painful stimulus — for example pinching the earlobe.
Checking breathing for certain
Lean down to their mouth: you must hear the breath and feel it on your cheek.
Opening the airway
Tilt the head back slightly and push the lower jaw upwards; clear the mouth of any foreign matter.
Unconscious but breathing
Open the airway and watch them until the ambulance arrives. If breathing stops, start resuscitation at once.
If they start vomiting
Turn the head to the side and clear the mouth.
If the airway will not open
After three or four attempts, stop and start chest compressions.
How much time you have
In deep unconsciousness without breathing, irreversible brain damage begins within 5 minutes.
A motorcyclist in a helmet
Removing the helmet is best done by two rescuers: one holds the head firmly, the other removes the helmet carefully.
Check what you remember
Five questions from the official bank. The answer appears only after you choose — try to recall it first, that is what makes learning stick.
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Question 1 of 5
Is there a risk of criminal prosecution if you do not provide first aid?
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Question 2 of 5
The correct rate of chest compressions during cardiac massage for an adult is:
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Question 3 of 5
The emergency medical service is called on the telephone number:
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Question 4 of 5
In case of a head injury, the greatest threat to the injured person is:
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Question 5 of 5
The correct rate of chest compressions during cardiac massage for an adult is: