Answer below:
How are you feeling? Where is the pain? Have you had this before? Have you got any medication? Where is your medication?
What might you see:
Pale or blueness of the skin
They may say they have central chest pain (that may radiate down left or both arms, the jaw, throat or back)
Shortness of breath
How to treat:
Reassure the person
If medication is carried for the condition assist the person to use it
Place the person in a comfortable sitting position
If the condition persists for more than 10 minutes or you are concerned for the person’s welfare, Call 111
Stay with the person and reassure them
Treat for the worst, hope for the best
People with angina may identify a different type of pain to usual, if so treat as a heart attack
Tomorrow we will continue with the quiz. Have a go, see if you get the right answer ????…..
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Acknowledgement
Data and information are fact-checked against various recognised sources, including the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Health Navigator New Zealand, St John, and other recognised entities specialising in the specific subject content. It should be noted that variances in protocols exist and where necessary are identified.