3 life saving hacks every non medical trained person should know

Knowing how to recognise a life threatening condition can make an immense difference to someone’s life.

1. Basics life support

2. Recognising choking person

3. Recognising anaphylaxis/ allergic reactions

Basic life support

Is the immediate care given to someone who is in life threatening medical emergency.
Example: Cardiac arrest ( heart has stopped beating or they are not breathing).
Providing this support before medical help arrives can be life saving step in somebody’s life.

Recognising chocking

Observe the person, if you see sudden change while eating, unable to speak, cough or breathe.
Encouraging coughing in mild chocking, performing back blows, abdominal thrusts ,call emergency service immediately, starting CPR can be life saving.

Recognising anaphylaxis / allergic reaction

Skin changes ( itching, hives, swelling of lips eyes throat tongue )
Breathing problems(coughing, wheeze, breathing problems)
Fainting, Confusion
Look for any allergy wrist band

Calling emergency service immediately can save their LIFE.

Advice;
Many videos are available online on official medical website for public awareness.
If you go through once in your free time, one day you can save someday’s life.