If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, what is the first thing you should do?

Ignore the situation
Ignore the situation

Ask someone to Call 9-1-1 or you call 9-1-1
Ask someone to Call 9-1-1 or you call 9-1-1

Give rescue breaths
Give rescue breaths

Turn them on their stomach

1 answer

If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, the first thing you should do is ask someone to call 9-1-1 or you call 9-1-1 yourself. It's crucial to get emergency medical assistance as soon as possible. Once that’s done, you can follow up with other steps based on the situation, such as checking for responsiveness, performing CPR if needed, or administering rescue breaths if you are trained and it's appropriate.