Electrolyte imbalance

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Call 112 if chest pain or confused. Small sips ORS. Stop activity. Note medicines.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT self-treat with salt tablets or potassium supplements.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore palpitations with dizziness — may be cardiac emergency.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 for chest pain, fainting, seizure, or confusion with electrolyte risk factors.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — List medicines and fluid loss history for the dispatcher.

Chest pain, fainting, seizures, or severe confusion need emergency care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blood tests and IV electrolyte correction require hospital care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Athletes and elderly are especially vulnerable — err on side of calling help.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Support with ORS and call for help. Do not give potassium or salt tablets without medical direction.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

Before you help: If possible, ask the person for permission before helping. If they cannot respond and are in danger, help anyway.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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