Emergency BY JUDIT KOVACS

What is an emergency?

Life threatening emergency:An emergency is when someone’s life is in danger. For example if some has a heart attack.

Emergency:A situation that requires quick attention or action (someone needs help fast) is called an emergency. For example if there is a bad car accident or a fire.

Non-life threatening emergency:An emergency is when someone’s life is not in danger. But, you cannot wait long without help. For example if someone has a broken bone.

Which ones are life threatening or non-life threatening?

allergic reaction heavy bleed

blister bruise

bump burn

a fracture choke

cut yourself drown

electric shock faint

frostbite fall

heart attack gun shot

injury insect bite

knife wound labour / childbirth

nose bleed drug overdose

difficulty in breathing be unconscious

shock sprained ankle

stroke sunburn

swallow poison swollen finger

cough or vomit blood