It is important to check the level of
consciousness of a victim or patient before beginning CPR to assess the person
of any blockage or obstruction and help stabilize an unresponsive person. This
way you can give correct chest compression or CPR and potentially save the precious
minutes of the person while waiting for the responder to arrive.
There is a range of options for pain relief in labour including non-medical techniques ... Knowing what to expect during the various stages of labour can help reduce anxiety.