- If somebody is choking, before doing the Heimlich manoeuvre you should first encourage them to cough, then give them back blows to try and dislodge the obstruction.
- At the scene of a major accident, your priority should not be casualties crying or screaming out in pain; if they can make noise they can breathe, your priority is anyone who is silent.
- If there is an object in a wound, you should not remove it. It may be stemming bleeding.
- If someone is fitting, do not put anything in their mouth; choking on something is a lot worse than biting your tongue.
- If someone has had an accident, don’t give them anything to eat or drink as they may need to have a general anaesthetic.
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