Check for responsiveness by shaking the person and shouting.
If unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, call for emergency services.
Start chest compressions: place hands in the center of the chest, press down at least 2 inches deep, and aim for 100-120 compressions per minute.
Provide rescue breaths (if trained): After 30 compressions, give 2 rescue breaths by tilting the head back, lifting the chin, and blowing into the person’s mouth.
Continue until help arrives or the person starts breathing.
Bleeding Control: • Steps:
Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or gauze.
If bleeding continues, add more layers without removing the initial dressing.
For severe limb bleeding, use a tourniquet above the injury if trained.
Keep the injured area elevated if possible.
Monitor the person for signs of shock.
Choking: • Steps:
If the person is coughing forcefully, encourage them to continue coughing.
If they can’t cough, speak, or breathe, perform the Heimlich maneuver: • Stand behind the person, wrap your arms around their waist. • Make a fist with one hand, place it above the navel, and grasp with the other hand. • Deliver quick, upward thrusts until the object is expelled or the person becomes unconscious.
If the person becomes unresponsive, start CPR and check the airway for obstructions.
Burns: • Steps:
Remove the person from the source of the burn.
Cool the burn with running cool (not cold) water for at least 10 minutes.
Cover the burn with a non-stick, sterile dressing or cloth.
Do not apply ice, ointments, or break blisters.
Seek medical attention, especially for large or severe burns.
Fractures: • Steps:
Immobilize the injured area using a splint or sling, ensuring the joints above and below the injury are stabilized.
Apply ice to reduce swelling.
Elevate the injured limb if possible.
Monitor for shock and seek medical attention immediately.
Shock: • Steps:
Lay the person down and elevate their legs if possible.
Keep the person warm and comfortable.
Monitor their breathing and pulse.
Do not give anything to eat or drink.
Seek emergency medical help.
Poisoning: • Steps:
Identify the poison if possible.
Call the poison control center or emergency services immediately.
Follow the instructions provided by the poison control center.
Do not induce vomiting unless advised to do so by a medical professional.
Seizures: • Steps:
Protect the person from injury by removing nearby objects.
Do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth.
After the seizure, place them on their side in the recovery position.
Monitor their breathing and comfort them as they regain consciousness.
Seek medical attention if it’s their first seizure, the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes, or they have multiple seizures.
