Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
LESSON 3: INITIATE RESCUE BREATHING ON AN ADULT
3-3
3-3. CALL FOR HELP
If the casualty does not respond (unconscious), attempt to obtain additional medical help. Do not leave the casualty to obtain help.
a. If you are alone with the casualty, shout for help. In the tactical setting, this would not be practical and other methods of signaling should be considered.
b. If another person is available, and if a radio or telephone is available, have the person use the radio or telephone to summon medical help. If you are alone, use the radio or telephone to call for help and return to the casualty and begin medical help.
c. If someone who is not medically trained is available, send him to get additional medical help.
d. If you are in a hospital and find an unconscious patient, summon help using available systems. These systems may include bells, lights, verbal calls for assistance, codes to alert medical personnel, and intercoms.
