This is a life-threatening situation.

Meaning

The situation could result in death.

Examples

• John: '<b>This is a life-threatening situation.</b> He's stopped breathing.'<br>
• Alice: 'Start CPR immediately!'
• John: 'We need to apply pressure to the wound and call emergency services.'
• Alice: '<b>This is a life-threatening situation.</b> There's a lot of bleeding.'<br>