Ambulance Emergencies - Bleeding - Broken Bones - Burns - Choking - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Fire Emergencies - Heart Attack - Poisoning - Police Emergencies - Seizures - Shock - Unconsciousness

Evaluation is critical

If a spinal injury is suspected, shout into patient's ear for response. Do not shake.

If a spinal injury is not suspected, shake shoulders and shout in ear for response.

If there is no other response:

Look, listen, and feel for breathing.

If patient is not breathing, give mouth to mouth resuscitation (one breath every five seconds).

Open the airway, push forehead back and hold; Clear out mouth, if necessary, with fingers; Remove dentures only if loose.

Recovery Position

If patient is breathing, place him or her in the recovery position to prevent choking.