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first aid

(Encyclopedia) first aid, immediate and temporary treatment of a victim of sudden illness or injury while awaiting the arrival of medical aid. Proper early measures may be instrumental in saving life…

Life-Saving Skills Summary

Life-Saving Skills SummarySkillAdult(9 years and older)Child(1 to 8 years)Infant(birth to 1 year)Rescue breathing(used when victim is not breathing)Give 1 slow breath about every 5 seconds;…

First Aid

Cite Rescue Breathing CPR (Adult) Choking Burns Poisons Shock Nosebleed Frostbite Heat Cramps Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Other Emergencies Life-…

Rescue Breathing

Rescue Breathing1. With head tilted back, pinch nose shut.2. ADULT: Give 1 slow breath about every 5 seconds.CHILD/INFANT: Give 1 slow puff about every 3 seconds.

CPR (Adult)

CPR (Adult)1. Find hand position.2. Position shoulders over hands. Compress chest 15 times.3. Give 2 slow breaths. Recheck pulse and breathing. If no pulse, continue sets of 15 compressions…

Choking

If conscious but choking, give abdominal thrusts until object comes out.If a person becomes unconscious:Step 1. Clear any object from mouth.Step 2. Give 2 slow breaths.If air won't go in,…

Burns

First Degree: Signs/Symptoms—reddened skin. Treatment—Immerse quickly in cold water or apply ice until pain stops. Second Degree: Signs/Symptoms—reddened skin, blisters. Treatment—(1) Cut…

Poisons

Treatment—(1) Dilute by drinking large quantities of water. (2) Induce vomiting except when poison is corrosive or a petroleum product. (3) Call the poison-control center or a doctor…

Treating Shock

Shock may accompany any serious injury: blood loss, breathing impairment, heart failure, burns. Shock can kill—treat as soon as possible and continue until medical aid is available. Signs/…

Treating a Nosebleed

Nosebleeds are more often annoying than life threatening. They are more common during cold weather, when heated air dries out nasal passages. Treatment—(1) Keep the victim quietly seated,…