Doctors told how and what to do when the attack tachycardia.
Doctors told how and what to do when the attack tachycardia.
Accelerated several times, a heart rhythm that is observed in person more than 10 minutes can already be considered a tachycardia. This condition may last for more than 2 hours, so it is very important to be able to recognize the symptoms of tachycardia and know how to help the person before you come by ambulance.
The main symptoms of tachycardia:
1. Heart palpitations. At the time of the attack the frequency of strikes can be increased to 250 per minute, instead of the normal 80 beats.
2. Dizziness, and often loss of consciousness.
3. Impotence. This condition is manifested by the fact that the patient can not own up, anything to take up, to stand on his feet and so on.
4. Discomfort in the chest, more often on the left side, where the heart is.
5. Shortness of breath or suffocation. Tachycardia is manifested dramatically, so people do not have time to think anything, as is already beginning to choke.
Many people, who felt that such a tachycardia, note that at the time of the attack felt a strong fear and panic because of this.
First aid for tachycardia, which can be provided to the patient before arrival of doctors:
1. The patient should be calm. Best way — take a deep breath, holding the breath for a few seconds and a deep breath, only need to exhale very slowly. After this manipulation at least the panic will disappear and maybe the heart will start to beat slower.
2. To put the patient in a horizontal position and measure his pulse, controlling the situation before arrival of doctors.
3. Cold water will help to reduce the heart rate. The man with the attack tachycardia should wash with cold water. If the patient is able to stand, he can rinse his head in the cool water.
4. The pressure on the eye. This step should be performed as carefully as possible. Middle and index fingers of both hands to press on your closed eyes and hold your fingers for 10-15 seconds.
5. Open the Windows in the room, if the attack tachycardia overtook the man not on the street. He now needs oxygen. If clothes are too compresses the body, then you need to unfasten, to relax or even remove.
Remember, a person with tachycardia should not be left alone with himself, he needs help and only you will be able to help him until medics on the carriage “ambulance”. Moreover, the rendering of first aid during an attack of tachycardia is not so complicated process.
