Heart attack
Evaluate safety
Reduce the victim's effort
Semi-sitting position
Call 112 / 999
Provide access to fresh air
Loosen clothing that may put pressure on the neck
Consider administering medication
Medication administration:
• Assist in the administration of medications belonging to the Victim.
• Possible administration of 150-300mg of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) after consultation with the Medical Dispatcher.
• Attention to:Allergic to salicylates and esophageal and gastric ulcers.
Typical symptoms (the most common):
• Pain in the chest, which may radiate to the left arm, jaw, neck, back or abdomen.
• Difficulty breathing
• Sweating
• A feeling of palpitations
• Nausea, vomiting, weakness
• Skin color “marbled”
“Abdominal mask” of a heart attack:
These are symptoms that can mistakenly indicate food poisoning:
• nausea
• vomiting,
• abdominal pain,
• diarrhea.
What is important in such a situation is the event preceding the onset of such symptoms:
• Exertion, severe stress, etc. > suspected myocardial infarction
• Consumption of food of questionable freshness> suspected food poisoning
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