I know as soon as you think something is wrong you should call 911. But while help is coming are there any steps to help prolong or stop the heart attack and keep the person alive for as along as possible?
2007-07-09 15:39:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
In my experience the best is to keep the patient, for that CPR is mandatory in order to keep the heart and respiration working .
Many hypothetical types of first aid are advised, e.g aspirin, nitrolinguals, etc. but they have their pros and cons.
If you know CPR the patient can be saved. This article from Mayo Hospital will be helpful, in support of my statement you will have a better insight view:
If you or someone else may be having a heart attack:
* Dial 911 or your local emergency medical assistance number. Don't tough out the symptoms of a heart attack for more than five minutes. If you don't have access to emergency medical services, have a neighbor or a friend drive you to the nearest hospital. Police or fire rescue units may also be a source of transportation. Drive yourself only as a last resort, if there are absolutely no other options, and realize that it places you and others at risk when you drive under these circumstances.
* Consider taking an aspirin if your doctor has previously specifically recommended that you take an aspirin if you ever think you're having a heart attack. But seek emergency help first, such as calling 911. Take the aspirin just as your doctor advised. If you haven't talked to your doctor about taking aspirin if you think you may be having a heart attack, then don't take aspirin. If you take an aspirin and it turns out that you have another condition, you risk putting yourself in more danger.
* Take nitroglycerin, if prescribed. If you think you're having a heart attack and your doctor has previously prescribed nitroglycerin for you, take it as directed. Do not take anyone else's nitroglycerin, as that could put you in more danger.
* Begin CPR. If you are with a person who might be having a heart attack and he or she is unconscious, tell the 911 dispatcher or another emergency medical specialist. You may be advised to begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Even if you're not trained, a dispatcher can instruct you in CPR until help arrives.
You should learn CPR procedure as one day you will save a precious life.
2007-07-10 06:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four things:
1. Take an aspirin (chew it if possible) it can decrease mortality and morbidity up to 25% if taken early enough.
2. Sit down and rest. This will reduce the hearts demand for oxygen possibly saving heart muscle.
3. If you have been prescribed nitroglycerin then take the pills or spray every 5 minutes until arrival of the ambulance.
4. Have your medical history (medications, allergies, surgeries, health problems, and contact information) available on a USB memory stick and in printed format available (This will help you get expedited care by EMS, and the emergency room, it will also ensure that your MD and family are notified quickly).
2007-07-09 22:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by heartman1122 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you are not allergic to asprin take an adult asprin and chew it up. It is a blood thinner, be sure to tell the Emergency personel you took aspirin and what time. Try to stay calm as you can.
2007-07-09 23:41:06 · answer #3 · answered by mitika130 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Crush an aspirin between two spoons and place the powder under the tongue.
2007-07-09 22:45:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
place an AED device on their chest...have them chew one adult aspirin...check for breathing and pulse...if they lose either begin CPR...
2007-07-09 22:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by mago 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Asprin, caffiene, coaffing...etc. Not too sure.
2007-07-10 05:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by EJ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋