What position if someone is having a heart attack?

Answer 1

After recognizing the signs, immediately dial 911 so the EMTs and Paramedics can get on their way as soon as possible. If possible, and if the victim is conscious, give him or her an aspirin (if over 18 and not allergic to aspirin) and put them in a position that will keep them safe if they were to become unconscious. Tell them to chew the aspirin as this makes it work more quickly. Sitting them up in a reclined position works best. If they have any restrictive clothing or jewelry, remove it. Talk to the victim and assure them that help is on the way. If anything changes with the victim, such as breathing difficulties, change in color of lips/fingers, or if he/she becomes unconscious, immediately have someone redial 911. If he or she loses consciousness, move the victim to the floor, flat on their back. Begin CPR. If you don't know how to do this, take a course. It will be helpful to you in the future. Follow the ABCs before you perform CPR: Make sure they have an open Airway: tilt their head back and their chin up to maintain unrestricted airflow. Check to see if they are Breathing: Put your ear over their mouth and listen for breath sounds, while looking at their chest to see if it is rising. Now check for Circulation: take their pulse on the side of their neck. Give this information to the 911 dispatcher or Paramedics when they arrive. Finally, make sure the victim gets to the Emergency room as soon as possible to begin appropriate medical care. Lifesaving drugs and procedures will be available to the patient and chances for recovery are increased when you can get the patient to the ER as soon as possible. Note from the Author: This answer has been provided by a medical professional, but not a medical doctor. The advice or answer located above should NOT take the place of your primary care physician's medical advice. Furthermore, this answer has been provided in accordance with WikiAnswers and Answers.com disclaimers and policies. Do not reveal personal information within questions, as this is an anonymous service. In an emergency, hang up and dial 911 or your local emergency number. Contact your physician's exchange (usually provided through his/her office number) if you have questions or concerns after business hours. The author of this answer is not responsible for misguided or misinformed attempts to follow this advice. ALWAYS ask your doctor if you have questions or concerns about your or your child's health and do not use WikiAnswers as a substitute for proper medical advice and care provided by your personal physician. Heart attack is a life and death emergency and every second counts in helping save the victim's life. So, acting in time saves the life. To know what you have to do when some of your near and dear suffers from heart attack click on the link "Heart Attack - Act in Time".

Answer 2

First, call 911 and report the situation (making sure to give the address where this is happening, so they can find you) then administer CPR, or find someone who can if you have not been trained. And loosen the tie (if the person in question is wearing one). A person having a heart attack does not need an unnecessary constriction of the neck.

Answer 3

The doctor will immediately give the patient aspirin if it is not done so already. A person at risk for a heart attack should have aspirin at home in case because its an anticoagulant that will work while the patient waits for an ambulance. When the patient gets to the hospital the medical team will do an ecocardiogram which will measure heart rate, rhythm, and different waves as blood is pumped through the cambers of the heart. The length of the ST waves of the ECG will determine where the clot is that's causing the heart attack. The doctor will also order blood tests to determine if a cardiac event has occurred. The doctor will prescribe clot busting drugs, and if they do not work, then surgical intervention will be necessary.

Answer 4

Sitting on the floor, back up against a wall and feet flat on the floor (with knees pointing towards the ceiling). This is also know as the half-sitting position.

Answer 5

CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY #

Begin chest compressions until help arrives.

Answer 6

Call 911 and get them to a hospital immediately. It this isn't the first attack, the victim may have nitroglycerin tablets; he should put one under his tongue.

Answer 7

He/she should call 911 immediately

Answer 8

Call 911