M.E.D Assist - Medical Emergency Dispatch Assist

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

🥵☀️ *HEAT STROKE — WHEN YOUR BODY OVERHEATS!* 🚨

_Sunny days are great… until your body starts overheating!_ 🥵

⚠️ *WARNING SIGNS:*
🔥 Very hot body
🧠 Confusion or unusual behaviour
😵 Dizziness or collapse
🤢 Nausea or vomiting
💪 Weakness or difficulty walking
🫁 Rapid breathing or heartbeat

🚑 _*HEAT STROKE IS A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY!*_

✅ *Call emergency services immediately.*
🧊 Move the person to a cool, shaded area.
💧 Cool them rapidly with cold water, wet cloths, fans or ice packs around the neck, armpits and groin.
👀 Stay with them and monitor their breathing.
❌ Do not give anything to drink if they are confused, drowsy or unconscious.

*M.E.D Assist reminder* : _If the sun is turning you into a human oven, cool down — and remember, heat stroke is not something to sleep off!_ ☀️🚑💙

16/10/2026

☀️ *🌞 SUNNY DAYS ARE BACK!* 🩺

_The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and everyone is suddenly looking for their sunglasses!_ 😎😂

☀️ Apply sunscreen and reapply regularly
💧 Drink plenty of water
🧢 Wear a hat and seek shade
🥵 Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day
👶 Never leave children or pets in a parked car

⚠️ *Watch out for heat exhaustion:* dizziness, headache, nausea, heavy sweating and weakness. Move to a cool place and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.

🚑 *M.E.D Assist reminder:* _Enjoy the sunshine, but don't let the heat turn your fun day into a medical emergency!_ 💙☀️

16/10/2026

🪱 *WORMS — KNOW THE SIGNS!* 🩺

Worm infections can affect both children and adults, and some people may have *few or no symptoms.*

⚠️ *Possible signs:*
🪱 Itching around the bottom, especially at night
🤕 Tummy pain or cramps
💩 Diarrhoea or changes in bowel habits
😴 Tiredness or weakness
⚖️ Unexplained weight loss
🍽️ Changes in appetite
🩸 Some worm infections can cause anaemia

🧼 *Help prevent worms:*
• Wash hands regularly, especially before eating and after using the toilet
• Keep fingernails short and clean
• Wash fruit and vegetables
• Wear shoes outdoors
• Use safe drinking water
• Follow local advice about deworming

💊 Don't take deworming medication unnecessarily — the *right treatment depends on the type of worm.*

⚠️ See a healthcare professional if symptoms persist, there is blood in the stool, severe abdominal pain, significant weight loss, or a child is becoming weak or unwell.

*M.E.D Assist reminder:* _Keep your hands clean and your worms… out of the house!_ 😂🪱🧼🚑

16/10/2026

🌡️😣 *HEAT HIVES — WHEN YOUR SKIN HATES THE HEAT!*

Heat can trigger *hives (urticaria)* in some people, causing itchy, raised patches or welts on the skin.

⚠️ *You may notice:*
🔴 Raised, itchy bumps or welts
🔥 Skin feeling hot or irritated
💦 Symptoms after sweating, exercise or being in a hot environment
➡️ Hives may appear and disappear in different areas.

🧊 *What can help:*
❄️ Move somewhere cool
🚿 Take a cool shower or use a cool compress
👕 Wear loose, lightweight clothing
💧 Drink plenty of fluids
🚫 Avoid triggers that make the rash worse

🚨 *EMERGENCY:* If hives occur with swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, wheezing, dizziness or fainting, call emergency services immediately — this could be anaphylaxis.

*M.E.D Assist reminder:* _If the heat makes you itchy, it's time to cool down before you become a human tomato!_ 😂🌡️🍅🚑

16/10/2026

🥛💩 *LACTOSE INTOLERANCE — WHEN MILK FIGHTS BACK!* 😂

*Lactose intolerance* means your body has difficulty digesting lactose, the natural sugar found in milk and some dairy products.

⚠️ *Symptoms usually occur after eating or drinking dairy:*
💨 Bloating and gas
🤕 Stomach cramps
💩 Diarrhoea
🤢 Nausea
🔊 Gurgling or rumbling tummy

🥛 *What can help:*
✅ Reduce or avoid foods that trigger symptoms
✅ Try lactose-free milk and dairy products
✅ Choose calcium-rich alternatives
💧 Stay hydrated if you develop diarrhoea
🩺 Speak to a healthcare professional if symptoms are frequent or severe.

⚠️ *Remember:* Lactose intolerance is different from a *milk allergy* . A milk allergy can cause hives, swelling, breathing problems or anaphylaxis and requires urgent medical attention.

*M.E.D Assist reminder:* _If every glass of milk comes with a side of stomach drama… your gut may be trying to tell you something!_ 😂🥛🚑

16/10/2026

🩺💩 *IBS — WHEN YOUR GUT HAS AN ATTITUDE!*

*Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)* is a common condition affecting the digestive system. It can cause symptoms that come and go.

⚠️ *Common symptoms:*
🤕 Abdominal pain or cramps
💨 Bloating and excess gas
💩 Diarrhoea, constipation, or both
🚽 Changes in bowel habits
😮‍💨 Symptoms that may improve after passing stool

🥗 *Managing IBS:*
💧 Stay hydrated
🍽️ Keep a regular eating routine
📝 Notice foods that trigger your symptoms
🏃 Keep active
😴 Get enough sleep and manage stress
🩺 Speak to a healthcare professional if symptoms keep returning.

🚨 *Get medical advice promptly* if you have blood in your stool, unexplained weight loss, persistent vomiting, fever, severe or worsening abdominal pain, or symptoms that wake you regularly at night.

*M.E.D Assist reminder:* _Your gut doesn't need to run the show… but apparently it didn't get the memo!_ 😂💩🚑

16/10/2026

12/10/2026

🫁🚨 COLLAPSED LUNG — KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS!
A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) happens when air gets into the space around the lung, causing it to partially or completely collapse. It can happen after an injury or sometimes occur without an obvious cause.
⚠️ Common signs:
🫁 Sudden sharp chest pain
😮‍💨 Shortness of breath
❤️ Fast heartbeat
😰 Feeling anxious or weak
🫁 Difficulty taking a deep breath
💙 In severe cases, pale/blue lips or skin
🚑 A collapsed lung is a medical emergency. Get emergency medical help immediately if it is suspected.
While waiting for help:
🛑 Keep the person still and as comfortable as possible
📞 Call emergency services
👀 Monitor their breathing and responsiveness
❌ Don't give food or drink
🚨 If they become unresponsive and aren't breathing normally, start CPR.
M.E.D Assist reminder: Sudden chest pain + breathing trouble isn't something to “sleep off.” Get help! 🫁🚑