You should send for help, additional resources and request an ambulance when a person experiences any of the emergencies outlined in the below table.

After you have confirmed an ambulance has been requested, continue to monitor and reassure the person until the paramedics accept responsibility for them. You should also provide pain management where appropriate. At the same time, you should maintain safety at the scene. As per your resuscitation training, you should use an incident report form and the mnemonic IMIST AMBO to assist you to provide a clear, concise and structured handover to paramedics.