1️⃣ Stay Calm and Assess the Situation
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Take a slow breath to steady yourself.
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Quickly evaluate: What happened? Is there immediate danger?
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Check for injuries (bleeding, difficulty breathing, severe pain).
Panic clouds judgment — even a few seconds of controlled breathing can help you think clearly.
2️⃣ Call for Help Immediately
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Dial your local emergency number (e.g., 911, 112, 999, depending on your country).
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Put the phone on speaker mode so you can follow instructions hands-free.
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Clearly state:
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Your location
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What happened
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Your condition
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If you can’t speak, many regions support text-to-emergency services — check availability in advance if possible.
3️⃣ Take Immediate First Aid Measures
Depending on the situation:
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Severe bleeding: Apply firm, direct pressure with cloth or clothing.
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Choking (alone): Perform self-Heimlich using a chair or firm surface.
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Fire: Get low, exit immediately — don’t gather belongings.
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Fainting feeling: Sit or lie down to prevent injury from falling.
If you’ve called emergency services, follow their instructions until help arrives.
If you’d like, I can also give you a simple emergency checklist to keep on your phone for quick reference.