What about people who are drunk or on drugs?

Alcohol and drugs can mask or mimic head injury symptoms, making assessment more difficult; do not dismiss confusion, vomiting or unsteadiness as intoxication alone when there is a history of a blow to the head. Err on the side of calling 999 if in doubt.

Other FAQs

Should first aiders ever apply bulky dressings to the chest?

What if I mistake a faint or other event for a seizure?

Should I inject their insulin or adjust their pump during a hypo?

How can organisations maximise the impact of AEDs?

Can placing someone in the recovery position make a spinal injury worse?

How can organisations improve shock recognition?

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