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After securing the area and calling 112, what should you assess in an injured adult before deciding how to help?

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Whether they respond and breathe normally, following 112 instructions.

Check responsiveness and normal breathing, following 112 instructions. If unresponsive, assess breathing for no more than ten seconds; isolated gasps are not normal breathing. If breathing is not normal, start resuscitation as instructed by emergency services and use an available defibrillator following its instructions. For a non-healthcare bystander, searching for a pulse must not delay these actions. Do not give drinks or take the casualty in your own car on your own initiative; avoid moving them unless there is immediate danger or a vital intervention requires it.

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  • Whether they respond and breathe normally, following 112 instructions.

  • Give a drink before assessing their condition.

  • Always take them in my car without consulting emergency services.

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