Heart attack
Learn how to help someone who is having a heart attack.
Learning objectives
- Learn how to recognise when someone might be having a heart attack
- Learn the key action to help when someone might be having a heart attack
- Practise applying the key action to a known situation in a role play
- Share something creative to inform others how they can help someone who might be having a heart attack
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Jake is at football training. One of his team-mates notices their coach doesn’t look well. They realise he is having a heart attack.
nextWhat are the signs to look for if someone is having a heart attack?
Take action: If someone is having a heart attack, call 999.
Start OverClick on the link below to read the film transcript.
How to help someone who's having a heart attack
Step 1.
The person may have persistent, vice-like chest pain. The pain may spread to their arms, neck, jaw, back or stomach.
Step 2.
Call 999 immediately and ensure they are sitting comfortably (for example, sit them on the floor, leaning against a wall or chair).
Step 3.
Give constant reassurance while waiting for help to arrive.
Can you help someone who is having a heart attack?
Learn
These activities help young people learn what to do when someone is having a heart attack.
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Heart attack – learn activity
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Heart attack – learner skill guide
Practise
These activities help young people practise how to help someone who is having a heart attack.
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First aid skill - practise activity ideas
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Heart attack - Practise role play
Share and remember
These activities help young people to remember the key actions and share their knowledge with others.
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