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Emergency phone number in the US	911		life-first-aid
First thing in any emergency	Make sure the area is safe, then get an adult or call 911		life-first-aid
Small cut	Wash with clean water and soap, then cover with a bandage		life-first-aid
Bleeding that will not stop	Press firmly on it with a clean cloth and get help		life-first-aid
Scrape	Rinse with clean water, gently clean, cover with a bandage		life-first-aid
Nosebleed	Sit up, lean forward, pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes		life-first-aid
Minor burn	Cool under cool running water for 10 minutes		life-first-aid
Serious burn	Call 911; do not put butter or ice on it		life-first-aid
Sprain	Rest, ice, compression, elevation (R.I.C.E.)		life-first-aid
What does R.I.C.E. stand for?	Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation		life-first-aid
Bump on the head	Tell an adult; get medical help if there is vomiting, sleepiness or confusion		life-first-aid
Possible broken bone	Keep it still and get medical help		life-first-aid
Bee sting	Remove the stinger by scraping, wash, apply a cold pack		life-first-aid
Allergic reaction with trouble breathing	Call 911 and use epinephrine if prescribed		life-first-aid
Tick bite	Remove it with tweezers pulling straight out and tell an adult		life-first-aid
Animal bite	Wash with soap and water and see a doctor		life-first-aid
Choking in an adult or child (cannot cough or speak)	Give abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) after calling for help		life-first-aid
Heimlich maneuver	Abdominal thrusts that push air out to clear a blocked airway		life-first-aid
Someone is not breathing	Call 911 and begin CPR if trained		life-first-aid
CPR	Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: chest compressions and breaths to keep blood moving		life-first-aid
AED	Automated external defibrillator, a device that shocks the heart back to rhythm		life-first-aid
Fainting	Lay the person flat and raise their legs		life-first-aid
Heat exhaustion	Move to a cool place, give water, cool the skin		life-first-aid
Heat stroke	A medical emergency: call 911 and cool the person		life-first-aid
Frostbite	Gently warm the area; do not rub it; get medical help		life-first-aid
Hypothermia	Move indoors, remove wet clothes, wrap in blankets, warm slowly		life-first-aid
Poison	Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 in the US		life-first-aid
Swallowed something dangerous	Call Poison Control or 911 right away		life-first-aid
Chemical in the eye	Rinse the eye with water for at least 15 minutes		life-first-aid
Object in the eye	Do not rub; blink or rinse with clean water		life-first-aid
Seizure	Move hard objects away, cushion the head, do not hold the person down, call 911		life-first-aid
Stroke warning signs	Face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty: time to call 911 (FAST)		life-first-aid
What does FAST stand for in stroke?	Face, Arms, Speech, Time		life-first-aid
Heart attack signs	Chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, sweating; call 911		life-first-aid
Asthma attack	Sit up, use the rescue inhaler, call for help if not better		life-first-aid
Diabetic emergency	Call for help; if awake, give a sugary drink		life-first-aid
Drowning	Call 911; reach or throw, do not go in unless trained		life-first-aid
Splinter	Wash, then remove with clean tweezers		life-first-aid
Blister	Keep it clean and covered; do not pop it		life-first-aid
Sunburn	Cool the skin, drink water, use aloe or moisturizer		life-first-aid
Poison ivy	Wash the skin and clothes right away; do not scratch		life-first-aid
Stop, drop and roll	What to do if clothes catch fire		life-first-aid
Bandage	A cover for a wound		life-first-aid
First aid kit	A box of supplies like bandages, gauze, tape and antiseptic		life-first-aid
Gauze	Soft material that covers or presses on a wound		life-first-aid
Antiseptic	A liquid that kills germs on skin		life-first-aid
Tourniquet	A tight band used only for life-threatening bleeding on a limb		life-first-aid
Sling	A cloth that supports an injured arm		life-first-aid
Splint	A rigid support that keeps a broken bone still		life-first-aid
Shock (medical)	A dangerous drop in blood flow; lay the person down and call 911		life-first-aid
Recovery position	Lying on one side so the airway stays open		life-first-aid
Good Samaritan	A person who helps someone in need		life-first-aid
Medical alert bracelet	A bracelet telling responders about a person's health condition		life-first-aid
Never give this to a child with a viral illness	Aspirin		life-first-aid
When should you tell a grown-up about an injury?	Right away, every time it's more than a tiny scrape		life-first-aid
Wash hands before first aid	To keep germs out of the wound		life-first-aid
Pressure points to stop bleeding	Use direct pressure on the wound first		life-first-aid
Dial 911 for	Fire, serious injury, someone not breathing, or a crime in progress		life-first-aid