What should you do if you are alone and find a person unresponsive?

When finding an unresponsive person, the best action to take is to ensure help is on the way as soon as possible, which includes calling for emergency services before starting CPR. This is vital for the following reasons:

1. Timely Response: When someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, minutes can be critical. By calling for emergency help first, you ensure that help is en route while you begin the necessary life-saving measures.

2. Activation of Emergency Services: It is important to activate the emergency medical services (EMS) system so that professional responders can arrive with advanced care equipment and support.

3. Bypassing Distractions: Focusing on calling for emergency services provides a clear and structured approach to handling the emergency rather than risking delays by starting CPR without securing a rescue response.

4. In accordance with protocols: First aid and CPR guidelines emphasize the need to activate emergency services prior to engaging in CPR if you are alone. Initiating CPR right away without informing professionals can lead to unnecessary repetition of resuscitation efforts.

While starting CPR is essential, the protocol advises that in a lone rescuer scenario, ensuring that the emergency response is initiated by calling for help first sets up the best chance for the