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Acute Respiratory Distress

Severe shortness of breath and low oxygen

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Call emergency services

    Call emergency services.

  • 2
    Position patient upright to ease breathing

    Position patient upright to ease breathing.

  • 3
    Loosen tight clothing and ensure fresh air

    Loosen tight clothing and ensure fresh air.

  • 4
    Monitor continuously for reduced consciousness

    Monitor continuously for reduced consciousness.