Panic Attack

Symptoms:

• Fear of dying, losing control or madness
• Difficulty breathing/ Dyspnea
• Tachypnea
• Choking Sensation
• Tachycardia
• Chest pain
• Hyperhidrosis
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness

Fist aid:

• Breathing exercises
• Strategies for returning to the present: 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Coping statements and accept what is happening
• Advise the person to see or seek advice from a health professional or support service

_____________________________________________

Sections:

• First Aid
• Basic Life Support in adults
• Basic Life Support in children
• Recovery position
• Choking- Heimlich Maneuver
• Heart Attack    
• Stroke   
• Epileptic Seizure     
• Panic Attack       
• Trauma, bleeding    
• Burns        
• Electrocution       
• Heat stroke       
• Strain, Sprain, Dislocation, Fracture       
• Snake Bite                   
• Hymenoptera stings (Wasp/ Bee)      
• Anaphylaxis/Allergic shock