Sudden Illness






The term sudden illness covers a range of conditions that can require first aid. Some of their signs and symptoms, and the first aid steps to take, are similar. Understanding exactly what is causing the sudden illness is not needed to give first aid. This safety topic provides basic first aid guidance to assist in the event someone nearby experiences a sudden illness like an asthma attack, diabetic emergency, stroke, heart attack or cardiac arrest.


Long Version - 6 pages

Long Version - 6 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Short Version - 2 pages

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Quiz and Answer Sheet

Fast Version - 1 page

Fast Version - 1 page

Sign-in Sheet

Sign-in Sheet



Sudden Illness, First Aid

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Weeklysafety.com exclusive safety meeting topic that provides basic first aid guidance to assist in the event someone nearby experiences a sudden illness like an asthma attack, diabetic emergency, stroke, heart attack or cardiac arrest.