CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Call emergency services now if someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally or is only gasping.

   After discharge following cardiac arrest, seek emergency help for another collapse, severe trouble breathing, fainting, or new chest pressure.

   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Start CPR and use an AED as soon as possible.

   Do not wait for routine medical advice.

   Follow the discharge plan for any other symptoms that the treating team identified as urgent.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   For routine follow-up, contact the healthcare team about persistent chest pain from CPR, medication questions, activity limits, driving, return to work, or emotional difficulties.

   Attend planned heart, rehabilitation, and device appointments.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on CPR - adult and child after onset of puberty. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.