You think there may be a back or neck injury or any other injury that could be made worse by movement
The person is in shock
The person has breathing problems
The person has severe chest pains
Take the patient directly to the accident department of the nearest hospital
Head injuries
Loss of consciousness
Severe bleeding, chest or stomach pains
Broken or dislocated bones
Choking
If the patient is unconscious but breathing
Turn them on their side
Check airway is open by lifting their chin and tilting the head back slightly
Vice-like pain in the middle of the chest, often spreading down the left arm and jaw
Shortness of breath
Sudden faintness or giddiness
Grey pallor to the skin
Lips look blue
Ring 999
Make the patient comfortable
Patient becomes pale, sweaty, drowsy and confused
Seek urgent medical help
Reassure the patient
Do not give anything to eat or drink
Place in recovery position
Apply large quantities of cold water to the affected area as soon as possible and maintain this until the pain subsides. This may take as long as 15 minutes! If the skin is unbroken but blistered, apply a loose, dry dressing.
If the burn is larger than four or five inches in diameter or if the skin is broken, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
Dr A. Handa & Dr S.M. Handa
34 Fartown Green Road Surgery
Huddersfield HD2 1AE
Tel: 01484 534386
Doctors:
Dr A. Handa Qualifications: MBBS, MDMale
Dr S.M. Handa Qualifications: MBBS 1964MS 1968 Male