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Chest Pain: The Right Reflexes in 5 Questions

ight reflex is to dial 15. When a person exhibits the symptoms previously described, it is vital to react quickly. Indeed, only the rapid intervention of emergency services can limit the risks of potentially fatal complications. In women, heart attack symptoms are often mistaken for simple gastric ...

18
Nov
2024

Sunstroke: symptoms and remedies

emains warm). It is also necessary to rehydrate her by having her drink cool, non-ice water. In the most severe cases, it is essential to call the emergency services, but while waiting for hospitalization, cooling the person is an essential gesture. ...

09
May
2008

Stroke: Everything You Need to Know in 5 Questions

f the victim is unconscious, place them in the recovery position (PLS) to prevent airway obstruction. • note the time of the first symptoms to inform the doctors. • wait for the emergency services and reassure the victim by telling them that help is on the way. ...

25
Nov
2008

Seaside holidays: enjoying the beach safely

drowning, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and cardiac massage are actions that can save lives, hence the importance of being trained in first aid. Do not forget to call emergency services by dialing 18 for firefighters, 15 for medical emergencies, or 112, which is the emergency number valid throughou ...

27
May
2009

Mushrooms: beware of poisoning!

suming mushrooms, it is necessary to immediately contact a poison control center (www.centres-antipoison.net) or call 15. Do not hesitate to contact emergency services as soon as possible as mushroom poisoning can be serious, even fatal. 4- How to limit the risks of poisoning? To limit the risk of ...

01
Sep
2014

Understanding the population alert system in 5 questions

chool. Only use the telephone in case of a life-threatening emergency in order to not overload the telephone networks essential to the action of the emergency services. ...

02
Mar
2022

Electrical load shedding in France: how does it work?

people. But, in reality, there are exceptions. Indeed, these organized cuts may not affect certain sites defined as priority: - hospitals - emergency services - police stations and gendarmerie brigades - departmental fire and rescue services SDIS - Prisons - industri ...

22
Dec
2022

The rescue code: a QR code to stick on your windshield

ker with a smartphone or tablet to know exactly how to extricate you from your vehicle. These little stickers therefore make it easier and faster for emergency services to work in the event of an accident. It should also be noted that the reading of these QR codes is only possible for the rescue ...

07
Mar
2023

Fire prevention: Météo France launches a forest weather forecast.

European emergency number). Deaf or hard of hearing people will use 114, the emergency number dedicated to them. • indicate the location of the fire as accurately as possible to the emergency services, giving the address or geolocating the site using your mobile phone. ...

09
May
2023

Thunderstorm asthma: beware of the risk of weather-related asthma attacks

sa_pollen) June 18, 2024 Note: if using your bronchodilator does not relieve you and your consumption reaches 8 puffs within an hour, do not hesitate to call emergency services by dialing 15 or 18. ...

20
June
2024

Weever fish sting: what to do?

and an antihistamine if you tend to be allergic. To limit the risk of complications, do not forget to disinfect the wound. Finally, do not hesitate to call emergency services immediately if you experience significant dizziness or respiratory discomfort following a weever fish sting. Here is a quic ...

16
July
2024