With your other hand, press firmly on the fleshy area between your thumb and index finger.
Maintain firm pressure for several seconds and repeat if necessary.
This stimulation helps activate the nervous system and keep you alert, especially if you start to feel faint.
It does not replace any medical care, but it can give you the time you need to ask for help
Call an emergency service immediately if you can.
If you feel you are going to lose consciousness, get into a safe position.
Use these techniques only as support until professional help arrives.
Don’t drive if you think you’re having a heart attack: it could be fatal.
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