Emergency guides
Tap any emergency for recognition, first actions, what not to do and when to escalate.
Not Breathing / Unconscious (Cardiac Arrest)Unresponsive and not breathing normally. Start CPR.critical · medicalHeart Attack / Chest PainChest discomfort with sweating, breathlessness or pain spreading. Call 112.critical · medicalStrokeFace droop, arm weakness, speech trouble. Note the time and call 112.critical · medicalChokingCannot speak, cough or breathe. Back blows and abdominal thrusts.critical · medicalSevere BleedingPress hard and do not stop pressing. Call 112.critical · injurySnakebiteKeep still, immobilise the limb, reach a hospital with antivenom fast.critical · animalSevere Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)Swelling, throat tightness, breathing trouble. Epinephrine and 112.critical · medicalBurns and ScaldsCool with clean running water. Never use ice, butter or toothpaste.urgent · injuryElectric ShockSwitch the power off first. Never touch a person still in contact with current.critical · householdDrowningRescue safely, then breathing and CPR. Breaths matter in drowning.critical · environmentPoisoningCall 112 and the AIIMS Poisons Centre 1800 116 117. Do not induce vomiting.critical · poisonSeizure / FitsProtect from injury. Never restrain or put anything in the mouth.urgent · medicalHeat Stroke and Heat IllnessHot skin plus confusion is a medical emergency. Cool fast, call 112.critical · environmentRoad Accident / Major TraumaMake the scene safe, call 112, control bleeding, do not move the injured.critical · injuryFainting / Unconscious PersonCheck response and breathing. Recovery position if breathing normally.critical · medicalBreathing Trouble / AsthmaSit them upright, help with their own prescribed inhaler, call 112 if severe.urgent · medicalChild & Infant CPRDifferent technique for under-1 and children. Breaths matter more.critical · medicalOther EmergencyNot sure what it is? Use these universal first actions.urgent · medical