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

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