Abstract: . . .  one of the cardiac support advisers by calling the British Heart Foundation (see phone number on page 57). 58 | British Heart Foundation Page 58 What to do if someone has a heart attack or cardiac arrest Ideally, everyone should know what to do if someone has a heart attack or cardiac arrest. About three in every four cardiac arrests happen away from hospital and there may be nobody else around to help. The British Heart Foundation co-ordinates courses around the country, called Heartstart UK , to train people in emergency life support. For more details see page 66. If someone has a heart attack 1 Get help immediately. 2 Get the person to sit back in a comfortable position. 3 Phone 999 for an ambulance. If a person seems to be unconscious Approach with care. To find out if the person is conscious, gently shake him or her, and shout loudly, Are you all right? If there is no response, shout for help. You will need to assess the casualty and take suitable action. Remember A, B, C Airway, Breathing, Circulation . Briti . . .
. . .  up a local support group, contact one of the cardiac support advisers by calling the British Heart Foundation (see phone number on page 57). 58 | British Heart Foundation Page 58 What to do if someone has a heart attack or cardiac arrest Ideally, everyone should know what to do if someone has a heart attack or cardiac arrest. About three in every four cardiac arrests happen away from hospital and there may be nobody else around to help. The British Heart Foundation co-ordinates courses around the country, called Heartstart UK , to train people in emergency life support. For more details see page 66. If someone has a heart attack 1 Get help immediately. 2 Get the person to sit back in a comfortable position. 3 Phone 999 for an ambulance. If a person seems to be unconscious Approach with care. To find out if the person is conscious, gently shake him or her, and shout loudly, Are you all right? If there is no response, shout for help. You will need to assess the casualty and take suitable action. Remember A, B, C Airway, Breathing, Circulation . Briti . . .
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