Emergency Response
Top First Aid Tips
Quick reference guide for common emergency situations
CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1
Check responsiveness: Tap shoulders and shout "Are you okay?"
2
Call for help: Dial 911 and request an AED if available
3
Position hands: Center of chest, between nipples
4
Compressions: Push hard and fast, 30 compressions at 100-120 per minute
5
Rescue breaths: 2 breaths, then repeat cycle
Choking - Heimlich Maneuver
1
Assess: Can the person cough or speak?
2
Position: Stand behind, place hands just above navel
3
Thrusts: Quick upward and inward thrusts
4
Repeat: Continue until object is expelled or person becomes unconscious
5
Monitor: Check airway and breathing after object removal
Severe Bleeding Control
1
Safety first: Wear gloves if available, avoid direct blood contact
2
Direct pressure: Apply firm, continuous pressure with clean cloth
3
Elevate: Raise injured area above heart level if possible
4
Don't remove: Do not remove embedded objects
5
Seek help: Call emergency services for severe bleeding
Burn Treatment
1
Remove from source: Get away from heat source safely
2
Cool water: Run cool (not cold) water over burn for 10-20 minutes
3
Remove jewelry: Before swelling occurs
4
Don't use ice: Avoid ice, butter, or ointments
5
Cover loosely: Use sterile gauze or clean cloth
Stroke Recognition - F.A.S.T.
F
Face: Ask person to smile - does one side droop?
A
Arms: Ask to raise both arms - does one drift down?
S
Speech: Ask to repeat phrase - is speech slurred?
T
Time: If any signs present, call 911 immediately
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Note time: Record when symptoms first appeared
Treating Shock
1
Call 911: Shock requires immediate medical attention
2
Position: Lay person flat with legs elevated 8-12 inches
3
Keep warm: Cover with blanket to maintain body temperature
4
No food/drink: Do not give anything by mouth
5
Monitor vitals: Check breathing and pulse regularly
Quick Reference
Emergency Numbers & Key Points
Important contacts and reminders
Emergency Contacts
- Emergency Services: 911
- Police: 119
- Fire Department: 110
- Ambulance: 110
- Poison Control: Contact nearest hospital
First Aid Kit Essentials
- Sterile gauze pads
- Adhesive bandages
- Medical tape
- Antiseptic wipes
- Instant cold packs
- Disposable gloves
- Scissors
- Thermometer
Remember: ABC
- A - Airway: Check if airway is clear
- B - Breathing: Look, listen, feel for breathing
- C - Circulation: Check for pulse and bleeding
- Always: Call for professional help
- Stay calm: Your composure helps the victim
- Never: Move someone with spinal injury
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