notatteknikker

Notatteknikker refers to a collection of rapid-response techniques used in emergencies to stabilize a person, protect life, and prevent further injury until professional medical help can take over. The term is commonly encountered in first aid, rescue, and prehospital care contexts in Norway and neighboring countries.

Notatteknikker typically cover the management of airway, breathing, circulation, and bleeding, as well as immobilization, positioning, and safe transport. Core elements include ensuring an open airway, assessing breathing, controlling severe bleeding with direct pressure or tourniquets where appropriate, and performing life-saving measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED) when available. Additional techniques focus on preventing further harm, such as applying splints, stabilizing suspected fractures, preventing hypothermia, and monitoring vital signs while awaiting advanced care. The emphasis is on simple, repeatable actions that can be performed by lay responders after basic training.

Training programs in notatteknikker are offered by national Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, and other emergency-care organizations, with recertification typically required every one to three years. The skills taught are designed to be usable in a variety of settings, from domestic incidents to public emergencies.

Legal and ethical considerations include obtaining consent when possible, recognizing limits of training, and following local regulations related to emergency care and Good Samaritan protections.