Unconscious, but breathing
- Check whether the person responds and whether breathing is normal.
- Call 112 or have someone call 112.
- Place the victim in the recovery position and monitor breathing.
Safety first
This page provides general first-aid steps and does not replace a course or professional medical assessment.
- First ensure your own safety and the safety of the victim.
- Call 112 immediately in life danger, severe shortness of breath, unconsciousness, heavy bleeding or doubt.
- Let the victim move as little as possible if neck, back or bone injury is possible.
Unconscious and no normal breathing
- Call 112 immediately or have someone get an AED.
- Start CPR immediately.
- Use an AED as soon as it is available and follow the spoken instructions.
Severe bleeding
- Apply firm pressure directly to the wound, preferably with a clean cloth or bandage.
- Let the victim sit or lie down.
- Call 112 if the bleeding does not stop quickly or if there is major blood loss.
Burn
- Cool the burn immediately with lukewarm gently running water.
- Remove tight jewelry or clothing only if it is not stuck to the skin.
- Call 112 or seek medical help for large, deep or sensitive burns.
Choking
- Encourage the person to keep coughing if they still can.
- If breathing or coughing is no longer effective, give back blows and act immediately.
- If the person becomes unconscious, call 112 and start CPR.
Fall, bruise or possible fracture
- Keep the affected body part as still as possible.
- Cool a bruise or swelling briefly with a cold pack or cloth with something cold.
- Call 112 for severe pain, deformity, open fracture or head injury.
Official sources
The information on this page is summarized from Red Cross first-aid information.
If you want to be truly sure what to do in emergencies, a first-aid course remains the best step.