Explanation

If someone is unresponsive and not breathing, call 999 or your local emergency number immediately.

Start CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if you are trained to do so, and continue until help arrives.

Explanation

Tilting someone's head back can help keep their airway open, which can assist with breathing.

This is especially important when they are unresponsive.

As it can help prevent their tongue or other objects from blocking their airway.

Explanation

While waiting for the ambulance to arrive, stay with the person and:

• Talk to them calmly and reassuringly, even if they're unresponsive
• Continue to monitor their breathing and condition

This can help keep them calm and comforted until medical help arrives.

Explanation

If someone is unresponsive but breathing, call 999 or your local emergency number and follow these steps:

• Roll them onto their side in the recovery position, with their head tilted back to keep their airway open.
• Stay with them and monitor their condition until help arrives.

This position can help keep their airway open and prevent choking.

Explanation

To check if someone is breathing, you can:

• Look for chest rise and fall
• Listen for breath sounds near their mouth
• Feel for air on your cheek

If the person is not breathing, start CPR if you are trained to do so, or call 999 or your local emergency number for guidance.

Explanation

"Unresponsive" means someone who doesn't react when you:

• Shout their name
• Shake their shoulders
• Tap their shoulders

They won't open their eyes, speak, or move.

This can be a sign of a serious medical condition and requires immediate attention.

Explanation

If someone has a head injury and shows any of these symptoms, call 999:

• Vomiting
• Sleepiness
• Confusion
• Other severe signs

Explanation

It's important to get adult supervision and assistance if someone has hurt their head.

While applying a cold compress like frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel can help, a head injury can be serious and require medical attention.

Tell a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult and keep a close eye on the person until help arrives.

Explanation

Frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel are a great improvised cold compress.

The peas conform to the shape of the head, and the towel prevents direct contact with the skin.

This can help reduce swelling and ease pain.

Explanation

Applying a cold compress or an ice pack wrapped in a cloth to the injured area can help reduce swelling and ease pain.

However, if the person is unconscious, bleeding severely, or showing signs of severe head injury, call emergency services immediately.