The person is...
Not responding Unconscious, collapsed, not breathing Can't breathe or speak Choking, gasping, turning blue Chest pain or pressure Clutching chest, sweating, grey Face dropped or can't move arm Slurred speech, confusion, one-sided Swelling up, can't breathe After food, sting, or medication Bleeding badly Blood won't stop, spurting Fever + rash or stiff neck Very unwell, hates light, worst headache Infection getting much worse Confused, shivering, mottled skin, not peeing Having a fit / seizure Shaking, jerking, eyes rolling— or —
Something else but very worried
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