Responding to a medical emergency requires confidence and the knowledge to quickly assess the patient and determine the required intervention. presuming, you have never responded to a medical emergency before, how do you think you will act? with confidence or stressed and anxious? list two or three best practices to remain calm and confident.

Practices to manage stress and anxiety during emergency:

1.Pause and take a deep breath. Try to focus on the situation and assess the situation. Identify the immediate threat and manage accordingly.

2.Remain calm and collected. Make a quick run-through of the procedure you want to perform in your head before acting. This will lessen your anxiety by mentally preparing yourself.

3.Seek help (EMS). Aside from making sure that equipped responders increase the patient's chance of survival, it can be a reassurance that additional help is coming.