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ns in Women, Women, the elderly, and people with diabetes are more likely to have the less
the Elderly, and typical signs of a heart attack, such as an ache in the chest, heartburn, or
Diabetics indigestion. They may have an uncomfortable feeling in the back, jaw, neck,
or shoulder. They may also complain of shortness of breath or have nausea
or vomiting.
Important Many people won't admit that their discomfort may be caused by a heart
attack. People often say
"I'm too healthy,"
" I don't want to bother the doctor,"
"I don't want to frighten my wife," or
"I'll feel silly if it isn't a heart attack."
If you suspect someone is having a heart attack, act quickly. Don't hesitate,
even if the person is uncomfortable admitting his discomfort.
Actions Follow these steps if someone has any of the signs of a possible heart attack:
S tep Action
1
Make sure the person stays calm and rests.
2
Phone or have someone phone your emergency response number
3 (or 91 1).
4
Ask someone to get the first aid kit and AED if available.
5
If the person has no allergy to aspirin, no serious bleeding, and no
signs of a stroke, give him an aspirin (either 2 low-dose aspirin or 1
regular).
See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
Important It's best if the person doesn't drive himself to the hospital. Stay with him until
someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over.
5. Fainting In this section we'll cover what fainting is and how to provide first aid for it.
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Will Learn
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the Elderly, and typical signs of a heart attack, such as an ache in the chest, heartburn, or
Diabetics indigestion. They may have an uncomfortable feeling in the back, jaw, neck,
or shoulder. They may also complain of shortness of breath or have nausea
or vomiting.
Important Many people won't admit that their discomfort may be caused by a heart
attack. People often say
"I'm too healthy,"
" I don't want to bother the doctor,"
"I don't want to frighten my wife," or
"I'll feel silly if it isn't a heart attack."
If you suspect someone is having a heart attack, act quickly. Don't hesitate,
even if the person is uncomfortable admitting his discomfort.
Actions Follow these steps if someone has any of the signs of a possible heart attack:
S tep Action
1
Make sure the person stays calm and rests.
2
Phone or have someone phone your emergency response number
3 (or 91 1).
4
Ask someone to get the first aid kit and AED if available.
5
If the person has no allergy to aspirin, no serious bleeding, and no
signs of a stroke, give him an aspirin (either 2 low-dose aspirin or 1
regular).
See if the person needs CPR. If he does, give CPR. If you don't
know how, give Hands-Only CPR.
Important It's best if the person doesn't drive himself to the hospital. Stay with him until
someone with more advanced training arrives and takes over.
5. Fainting In this section we'll cover what fainting is and how to provide first aid for it.
What You
Will Learn
29
