Emergency is a normal occurrence of life and whether we like it or not this unexpected process must surely occur every now and then -And how we respond to the alert matters a lot.
“It goes without saying” that when we are faced with fight and flight
mode situations, we immediately become reactive than logical - Your body is on
the red alert and its telling you to act quickly. This is a simple biology
lesson -you either stand your ground or find somewhere safe to hide.
But before you transit into frenzy by any cortisol releasing condition,
try to remember these few tips. It may actually serve as a survive mechanism to
help you contain the situation more effectively.
. Try
to stay calm.
With so much going on in us, it’s not much of a surprise that we
automatically become numb to sound reasoning. We just want to act quickly and that
can actually impair us from thinking things through normally. With all the blood
rushing to your head, your high pulse rate and your enlarged pupil, try to stay
calm and let your mind remain with you. Taking deep breaths is everything.
Be in
a safe position to help.
Only when you believe that you are safe you can provide support
for others. Do not attempt to assist victims if you are in danger.
. Remember
that the CPR is always a saving grace
A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) well done can bring a victim
back to life. But you must know how to do it for you to be effective. Open and
maintain victim’s airway by offering the rescue-breathing techniques
immediately you found out the victim is no longer breathing. But know when to
seek assistance from a trained professional when all effort seem futile.
. Check
for bleeding. The quicker a victim is stopped
from bleeding, the higher his chances of survival. Apply direct pressure with a
clean cloth on the victim’s injury then seek medical attention fast. But learn
to protect yourself when managing someone’s blood.
. Victims
should only be fed with doctor’s recommendation
Never attempt to feed or provide water for an unconscious person even
if they request for it. A victim should only be given food or water after a
medical professional has checked him out or has made such recommendations. So
many victims have collapsed into death because of this.
. Call
emergency services
Call your local emergency services as soon as possible. Try to know
their numbers in your locality should in case of an emergency. Every countries
have theirs. Try to know the one for yours.
. Don’t
move victims around
Unless the situation is life threatening, keep a victim still,
quiet and warm. There may be situations where they would require lots of fresh air.
But don’t toss them from one place to the other.
I hope this helps!
