what not to do if people are having a heart attack?

Answer 1

Hmm there are plenty of things not to do if people are suffering froma heart attack. Avoid stressing them any futher. Do not give fluids.

1) Make the casualty comfortable
Help the casualty into a half sitting position
Support his head shoulders and knees.
(if the is a wall next to him get them to sit with their back to it with knees up. and use coats blankets pillows or similar to support them.)

2) Dial 999 and ask for an ambulance.
Tell the controller that you suspect a heart attack.
Call the casualty's doctor as well. If he asks you to.

3)Give casualty medication
If the casualty is conscious, give one tablet of asprin to be chewed slowly
If the casualty is carrying tablets or a puffer aerosol for angina allow him to administer it himself. Help if necessary.

4)Moniter casualty
Encourage the casualty to rest. Keep any bystanders at a distance.
Monitor and record vital signs- level of response, pulse, and breathing until help arrives.

Doing anything else like trying to get them to walk or getting them stressed even futher. Is putting even more pressure on the heart. The aim is to be calm so they are calm.

Answer 2

Don't use a defibrillator on them if their heart has not completely stopped yet? Wait until you absolutely have to use it?

I think the question is what TO do if people are having a heart attack and you just wrote it wrong. Here's what you SHOULD do:

1. Seek emergency medical assistance immediately.

2. Help the patient to rest in a position which minimizes breathing difficulties. A half-sitting position with knees bent is often recommended.

3. Give access to more oxygen, e.g. by opening the window and widening the collar for easier breathing; but keep the patient warm, e.g. by a blanket or a jacket

4. Give aspirin, if the patient is not allergic to aspirin. Aspirin has an antiplatelet effect which inhibits formation of further thrombi (blood clots).
Non-enteric coated or soluble preparations are preferred. These should be chewed or dissolved, respectively, to facilitate quicker absorption. If the patient cannot swallow, the aspirin can be used sublingually.
U.S. guidelines recommend a dose of 160 – 325 mg.
Australian guidelines recommend a dose of 150 – 300 mg.

5. Give glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) sublingually (under the tongue) if it has been prescribed for the patient.

6. Monitor pulse, breathing, level of consciousness and, if possible, the blood pressure of the patient continually.

7. Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if cardiac arrest occurs due to ventricular arrhythmia.

Answer 3

Do NOT sit around and try and "wait it out" immediately call 911 if the person is taking nitroglycerin they may take one. If not give if available a baby aspirin (25mg) or if not available a regular strength ASPIRIN not Tylenol or ibuprofen. (Thins blood makes it pass through the heart easier) Do not attempt to have the victim do any strenuous activity such as climbing stairs or anything that raises the heart rate. Wait for paramedics to arrive and provide notice of any drugs the victim has taken.

If you are ever in doubt of an actual heart attack always call 911 after the EMT assess you then you can refuse transport if they are determining that it is not a heart attack but it is better safe than sorry.

Answer 4

Do not delay in getting professional medical help and performing immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation if you know how to do it correctly. Do not panic but act quickly and rationally to normalize the heartbeat and to restore breathing. Do not do anything that would cut off an airway or blood circulation further and do not leave the person in harm's way at any time!

Answer 5

What not to do. If you don't know the best thing to do is nothing at all except call for an ambulance and yell as loud as possible for someone who does know what to do. Time is of the essence.

Answer 6

Jump on them, tell them a joke, try to give them liquor, run around them and scream help, help, ask them what is the number to 911, don't move them.

Answer 7

1. Giggle uncontrollably.
2. Point and laugh.
3. Feed them red meat.

Answer 8

Do not scream and panic and call the doctor immediately.
Why is this supposed to be a history question?

Answer 9

DO NOT ROLL THEM DOWN A HILL!!!

Warning that action could be fatal

ANOTHER THING NOT TO DO!!!!

Is tell them to wait, because you have to take a crap, that could be fatal too

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Because we learn by our historical mistakes...THAT'S WHY

Answer 10

Hand them some french fries with cheddar cheese.