NotfallSymptome

NotfallSymptome refers to signs and symptoms that indicate a potential medical emergency or life-threatening condition requiring immediate professional assessment and action. They can arise from various body systems, including cardiovascular, neurological, respiratory, trauma, poisoning, metabolic, or allergic reactions.

Common examples by category include:

- Cardiovascular: sudden chest pain or pressure, severe shortness of breath, pain radiating to the arm or jaw, sweating, fainting.

- Neurological: abrupt weakness or numbness on one side of the body, slurred speech or confusion, sudden severe headache.

- Respiratory: severe difficulty breathing, wheezing with chest tightness, lips or face turning blue.

- Trauma/bleeding: profuse or uncontrolled bleeding, severe injury, loss of consciousness after a head injury.

- Poisoning/overdose: confusion, vomiting, seizures, drowsiness, exposure to toxic substances.

- Allergic reaction: swelling of the face or throat, widespread hives, itching with breathing difficulties.

When to seek help: If any symptom suggests a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately (112 in Germany). If the person is unconscious or not breathing, start CPR if trained and follow operator instructions. If conscious and able to respond, help them to rest, keep them still and calm, loosen tight clothing, and monitor breathing and level of consciousness. Gather information such as onset time, current medications, allergies, and prior medical conditions to relay to responders.

First aid basics: Do not give food or drink unless advised by a professional. For severe bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean cloth. For suspected stroke, note the time symptoms began and communicate this to responders. For chest pain, await professional guidance rather than self-medicating unless instructed by emergency personnel. NotfallSymptome require urgent evaluation to prevent deterioration.