{"id":419,"date":"2018-05-06T11:19:56","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T11:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/?p=419"},"modified":"2018-10-08T10:38:05","modified_gmt":"2018-10-08T05:08:05","slug":"what-to-do-during-health-emergencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starimagingindia.com\/Contact\/what-to-do-during-health-emergencies\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do During These 7 Health Emergencies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3007635 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2257853 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2278043 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">A family member suddenly complains of chest pain and difficulty breathing \u2013 what should you do? Health emergency situations like these can be scary \u2013 and more so when you have no clue what steps to take. It\u2019s common to panic during these times, but by staying calm and following life-saving first-aid techniques, you can potentially turn a fatal situation on its head. Read on to know what to do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3599830 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2074905 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3125848 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">1) Chest pain or heart attack<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2020376 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-943707 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-4352889 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If somebody complains of chest pain or uneasiness, along with shortness of breath, stomach discomfort, fainting, sweating, radiating pain in the neck, jaw or shoulder, they could be suffering from a heart attack. Often, people suffering from these symptoms may merely have heartburn or indigestion. So how can you tell the difference? You may not be able to, but a doctor can. A simple rule of thumb: When in doubt, just go to the hospital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\"><b>Immediate steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Call an ambulance \u2013 dial 102 or 112 \u2013 the common emergency number, or get the victim to a hospital immediately<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Give the patient an aspirin tablet if you\u2019re certain it\u2019s a heart attack \u2013 aspirin helps prevent blood clots<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">If the patient is unconscious, administer hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3356525 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2587200 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-389847 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">2) Choking<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-932473 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1663020 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-763222 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">You were all eating dinner, and the next minute, somebody at the table starts choking. What should you do?<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">In this case, immediate treatment is necessary, or the victim can die.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If the person is conscious but not able to breathe or talk and is gasping for air:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Ask someone to call for an ambulance (Dial 102 or 112)<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades with the heel of your hand<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Still choking? Give 5 abdominal thrusts \u2013 the Heimlich maneuver (if the patient is pregnant, perform the Heimlich a little higher, at the base of the breastbone)<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">If the airway still does not clear, continue alternating between back blows and abdominal thrusts until the ambulance arrives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If the victim becomes unconscious, begin CPR immediately.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Partial block:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If the victim\u2019s airway is partially blocked, that is, they can still breathe, (though difficult) and are coughing, do not give back blows, as this may dislodge the foreign object and cause a total blockage. Stay with the patient, reassure them and encourage them to cough up the object.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1703833 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1467843 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2038460 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">3) Burns<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-325935 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3846748 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-722680 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If the burns are caused by heat, cool the burn by running it under cold water. Do not use icepacks, this may damage the skin more.<br style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/>If somebody gets an electrical burn, use extreme caution while treating the victim \u2013 first switch off the power source and push away wires using a nonconducting object. Don\u2019t move the victim unless the danger is immediate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If a victim is suffering from chemical burns, remove the chemical from the skin with a cloth \u2013 remember to avoid direct contact. Run the area under cool, running water \u2013 and once it is dry, wrap in a sterile, non-adhesive bandage or cloth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Call an ambulance immediately if the person is unconscious, having seizures, difficulty breathing, heart rhythm\/cardiac problems, muscle pain and contractions. Assess the situation and start CPR if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2398772 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2167425 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3381353 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">4) Seizures<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2494775 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1941027 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3601210 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">A seizure occurs when the brain produces a sudden surge of electrical activity. If the victim is suddenly unresponsive, has a rigid body, arched back, difficulty breathing, has convulsive movements, is drooling or experiences loss of bladder or bowel control, they may be suffering from a seizure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">It\u2019s important to note that you cannot stop the seizure, nor should you restrain the patient &#8211; just let the seizure pass on its own.<br style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/>In the meanwhile, here are some steps you can take:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Make space around the victim and remove dangerous objects<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Protect the victim\u2019s head<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Note the time, duration and other symptoms of the seizure<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">After the seizure, open airways, check for breathing and put the victim in the\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: #337ab7; text-decoration-line: none; outline: 0px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/Video\/Pages\/recovery-position.aspx\">recovery position<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\">Call an ambulance or take the victim to the hospital once the seizure abates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2869374 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3937128 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2496034 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">5) Strokes<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-998287 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2582515 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-391640 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Strokes can happen due to hemorrhages (excessive bleeding) or ischemia (blockage due to blood clots).<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">How do you diagnose a stroke?<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If the victim is having speech difficulty, facial weakness, difficulty raising their arm, is dizzy or non-responsive, experiencing loss of bladder or bowel control, they may be having a stroke.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">What to do:<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Call an ambulance immediately \u2013 a stroke can be life-impairing or even fatal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Record the symptoms manifested by the victim \u2013 so the doctor can make a more informed diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">For more information, read our blog\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.starimagingindia.com\/contact\/what-should-you-do-when-someone-has-a-brain-attack\">What should you do when your loved one has a stroke?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3253296 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1820098 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2443510 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">6) Head trauma or excessive bleeding<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2016896 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3817439 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3364183 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">If somebody suffers a severe injury that leads to bleeding, loss of consciousness, confusion on instability, call an ambulance immediately and try to stop the bleeding. Making tourniquets are no longer advised, instead put pressure directly on the site of the injury.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Excessive nosebleeds could indicate an underlying serious cause like high blood pressure and should be treated immediately at a hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2007537 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2811716 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1589135 kc-title-wrap \">\n<h5 class=\"kc_title\">7) Hip fractures<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2374349 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3721155 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3229120 kc_text_block\">\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Older people are more susceptible to hip fractures. A hip fracture is generally a serious injury that can reduce mobility and, in some cases, shorten the victim\u2019s lifespan.\u00a0<br style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/>If someone you know has had a fall and you suspect a hip fracture &#8211; don\u2019t try to move the victim yourself, you may do more harm than good.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">Call the ambulance and follow the doctor\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: #323232; font-family: AvenirLTStdBook;\">In any situation, if you\u2019re in doubt, don\u2019t hesitate to call the ambulance \u2013 you could save a life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-3114537 kc_row\">\n<div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-1062741 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-334716 kc-call-to-action kc-cta-2 kc-is-button\">\n<div class=\"kc-cta-desc\">\n<h2>About Star Imaging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kc-cta-text\">Star Imaging offers the world\u2019s most advanced scanning technology and 12 super-specialized radiologists. 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