A blood pressure emergency is a serious situation where your blood pressure becomes dangerously high or low, risking damage to vital organs and requiring immediate attention to keep your body functioning safely. Understanding the signs and quick actions can make all the difference in protecting your health.
Basic life support means the first emergency actions used to keep someone alive. Learn what basic life support includes and how it connects to DRSABCD, CPR, and recovery position.
Assisted ventilation means helping someone breathe when they cannot ventilate well enough on their own. Learn what the term means and where to find the main practical first aid pages.
Respiratory arrest means breathing has stopped. Learn what it means in first aid, what to do immediately, and when CPR is needed.