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First Aid Basics
What to do for common injuries and emergencies. Always call for help in a serious emergency.
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- Emergency phone number in the USSituation911
- First thing in any emergencySituationMake sure the area is safe, then get an adult or call 911
- Small cutSituationWash with clean water and soap, then cover with a bandage
- Bleeding that will not stopSituationPress firmly on it with a clean cloth and get help
- ScrapeSituationRinse with clean water, gently clean, cover with a bandage
- NosebleedSituationSit up, lean forward, pinch the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes
- Minor burnSituationCool under cool running water for 10 minutes
- Serious burnSituationCall 911; do not put butter or ice on it
- SprainSituationRest, ice, compression, elevationR.I.C.E.
- What does R.I.C.E. stand for?SituationRest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
- Bump on the headSituationTell an adult; get medical help if there is vomiting, sleepiness or confusion
- Possible broken boneSituationKeep it still and get medical help
- Bee stingSituationRemove the stinger by scraping, wash, apply a cold pack
- Allergic reaction with trouble breathingSituationCall 911 and use epinephrine if prescribed
- Tick biteSituationRemove it with tweezers pulling straight out and tell an adult
- Animal biteSituationWash with soap and water and see a doctor
- Choking in an adult or child (cannot cough or speak)SituationGive abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) after calling for help
- Heimlich maneuverSituationAbdominal thrusts that push air out to clear a blocked airway
- Someone is not breathingSituationCall 911 and begin CPR if trained
- CPRSituationCardiopulmonary resuscitation: chest compressions and breaths to keep blood moving
- AEDSituationAutomated external defibrillator, a device that shocks the heart back to rhythm
- FaintingSituationLay the person flat and raise their legs
- Heat exhaustionSituationMove to a cool place, give water, cool the skin
- Heat strokeSituationA medical emergency: call 911 and cool the person
- FrostbiteSituationGently warm the area; do not rub it; get medical help
- HypothermiaSituationMove indoors, remove wet clothes, wrap in blankets, warm slowly
- PoisonSituationCall Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 in the US
- Swallowed something dangerousSituationCall Poison Control or 911 right away
- Chemical in the eyeSituationRinse the eye with water for at least 15 minutes
- Object in the eyeSituationDo not rub; blink or rinse with clean water
- SeizureSituationMove hard objects away, cushion the head, do not hold the person down, call 911
- Stroke warning signsSituationFace drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty: time to call 911FAST
- What does FAST stand for in stroke?SituationFace, Arms, Speech, Time
- Heart attack signsSituationChest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, sweating; call 911
- Asthma attackSituationSit up, use the rescue inhaler, call for help if not better
- Diabetic emergencySituationCall for help; if awake, give a sugary drink
- DrowningSituationCall 911; reach or throw, do not go in unless trained
- SplinterSituationWash, then remove with clean tweezers
- BlisterSituationKeep it clean and covered; do not pop it
- SunburnSituationCool the skin, drink water, use aloe or moisturizer
- Poison ivySituationWash the skin and clothes right away; do not scratch
- Stop, drop and rollSituationWhat to do if clothes catch fire
- BandageSituationA cover for a wound
- First aid kitSituationA box of supplies like bandages, gauze, tape and antiseptic
- GauzeSituationSoft material that covers or presses on a wound
- AntisepticSituationA liquid that kills germs on skin
- TourniquetSituationA tight band used only for life-threatening bleeding on a limb
- SlingSituationA cloth that supports an injured arm
- SplintSituationA rigid support that keeps a broken bone still
- Shock (medical)SituationA dangerous drop in blood flow; lay the person down and call 911
- Recovery positionSituationLying on one side so the airway stays open
- Good SamaritanSituationA person who helps someone in need
- Medical alert braceletSituationA bracelet telling responders about a person's health condition
- Never give this to a child with a viral illnessSituationAspirin
- When should you tell a grown-up about an injury?SituationRight away, every time it's more than a tiny scrape
- Wash hands before first aidSituationTo keep germs out of the wound
- Pressure points to stop bleedingSituationUse direct pressure on the wound first
- Dial 911 forSituationFire, serious injury, someone not breathing, or a crime in progress
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