The document provides information on various first aid topics including:
- Treating bleeding by applying direct pressure with a dressing and using roller gauze.
- Steps for CPR including head tilt, chin lift, delivering 2 slow breaths and listening for chest rise before beginning compressions.
- Signs and treatment of shock including keeping the person lying down and treating injuries.
- Instructions for common injuries like cuts, blisters, burns and how to treat them with cleaning, dressings, and medication.
- Actions for tick bites, snake bites, insect stings including removal techniques and when to seek medical help.
- First aid for conditions like sunburn, nosebleeds, and
27. -First Aid-
Bleeding
•Direct pressure with a dressing.
•If blood leaks through, apply more
Never remove.
•Elevate the wound above the heart no
broken bones.
•Roller gauze to secure the dressing,
beginning at the distal end, toward heart.
•You can twist the gauze to apply more
pressure.
•No leaking, and no tourniquet effect.
•Elevate the wound, and call EMS or
take the patient to the nearest hospital.
28. -First Aid-
Bleeding
•Direct pressure with a dressing.
•If blood leaks through, apply more
Never remove.
•Elevate the wound above the heart no
broken bones.
•Roller gauze to secure the dressing,
beginning at the distal end, toward heart.
•You can twist the gauze to apply more
pressure.
•No leaking, and no tourniquet effect.
•Elevate the wound, and call EMS or
take the patient to the nearest hospital.
Stopped Breathing
•Head tilt, chin lift
•Look, listen, feel
•Deliver 2 slow breaths, look for chest
to rise
•Listen again, begin CPR
29. -First Aid-
Bleeding Heart Attack
•Call 911
•Direct pressure with a dressing. •1 Large or 4 Baby Aspirin
•If blood leaks through, apply more •Give nitroglycerine if the patient has
Never remove.
this
•Elevate the wound above the heart no •Begin CPR if needed
broken bones.
•Roller gauze to secure the dressing,
beginning at the distal end, toward heart.
•You can twist the gauze to apply more
pressure.
•No leaking, and no tourniquet effect.
•Elevate the wound, and call EMS or
take the patient to the nearest hospital.
Stopped Breathing
•Head tilt, chin lift
•Look, listen, feel
•Deliver 2 slow breaths, look for chest
to rise
•Listen again, begin CPR
30. -First Aid-
Bleeding Heart Attack
•Call 911
•Direct pressure with a dressing. •1 Large or 4 Baby Aspirin
•If blood leaks through, apply more •Give nitroglycerine if the patient has
Never remove.
this
•Elevate the wound above the heart no •Begin CPR if needed
broken bones.
•Roller gauze to secure the dressing,
beginning at the distal end, toward heart. Poisoning
•You can twist the gauze to apply more
pressure.
•No leaking, and no tourniquet effect. •Move into fresh air if fumes
•Elevate the wound, and call EMS or •Remove anything from the mouth
take the patient to the nearest hospital. •Read the label on the product and
contact poison control - 800-222-1222
•If spilled on the clothes, skin or eyes,
Stopped Breathing removed clothing and flush the skin or
eyes with cool or lukewarm water for
•Head tilt, chin lift 20min.
•Look, listen, feel •Take poison to the hospital with you.
•Deliver 2 slow breaths, look for chest •Don’t give ipecac or induce vomiting
to rise
•Listen again, begin CPR
32. -First Aid-
Bleeding Heart Attack
•Call 911
•Direct pressure with a dressing. •1 Large or 4 Baby Aspirin
•If blood leaks through, apply more •Give nitroglycerine if the patient has
Never remove.
this
•Elevate the wound above the heart no •Begin CPR if needed
broken bones.
•Roller gauze to secure the dressing,
beginning at the distal end, toward heart.
•You can twist the gauze to apply more Poisoning
pressure.
•No leaking, and no tourniquet effect. •Move into fresh air if fumes
•Elevate the wound, and call EMS or •Remove anything from the mouth
take the patient to the nearest hospital. •Read the label on the product and
contact poison control - 800-222-1222
•If spilled on the clothes, skin or eyes,
Stopped Breathing removed clothing and flush the skin or
eyes with cool or lukewarm water for
•Head tilt, chin lift, sweep mouth 20min.
•Look, listen, feel •Take poison to the hospital with you.
•Deliver 2 slow breaths, look for chest •Don’t give ipecac or induce vomiting
to rise
•Listen again, begin CPR
51. Treat for Shock
Signs
•Cool clammy skin
•Weak and rapid pulse
•Nausea
•Lack luster eyes
•Loss of conscious
52. Treat for Shock
Signs
•Cool clammy skin
•Weak and rapid pulse
•Nausea
•Lack luster eyes
•Loss of conscious
Treatment
•Call 911
•Have person lie down
•Check circulation
•Keep warm and comfortable
•Turn person on side
•Treat other injuries
54. -First Aid-
Cuts and Scratches:
•Stop bleeding
•Clean wound
•Apply antibiotic
•Cover with a clean dressing
•Get stitches for deep wounds
•Watch for signs of infection
•Get a teatnus shot
55. -First Aid-
Cuts and Scratches:
•Stop bleeding
•Clean wound
•Apply antibiotic
•Cover with a clean dressing
•Get stitches for deep wounds
•Watch for signs of infection
•Get a teatnus shot
Blisters
•Wash hands and blister
•Swab blister with iodine or alcohol
•Sterilize a clean, sharp needle
•Puncture at multiple sites
•Apply antibiotic ointment
•Cut away dead skin
56. -First Aid-
Cuts and Scratches: Burns and Scalds
•Stop bleeding •Cool burn
•Clean wound •Cover with sterile gauze
•Apply antibiotic •Take pain reliever
•Cover with a clean dressing •Don’t use ice, apply butter or
•Get stitches for deep wounds ointments, break blisters
•Watch for signs of infection
•Get a teatnus shot
Blisters
•Wash hands and blister
•Swab blister with iodine or alcohol
•Sterilize a clean, sharp needle
•Puncture at multiple sites
•Apply antibiotic ointment
•Cut away dead skin
57. -First Aid-
Cuts and Scratches: Burns and Scalds
•Stop bleeding •Cool burn
•Clean wound •Cover with sterile gauze
•Apply antibiotic •Take pain reliever
•Cover with a clean dressing •Don’t use ice, apply butter or
•Get stitches for deep wounds ointments, break blisters
•Watch for signs of infection
•Get a teatnus shot
Major Burn
Blisters
•Put out fire
•Wash hands and blister •Call 911
•Swab blister with iodine or alcohol •Don’t immerse in cold water
•Sterilize a clean, sharp needle •Check circulation
•Puncture at multiple sites •Elevate burned part above heart
•Apply antibiotic ointment •Cover the burned area with a cool,
moist, sterile bandage
•Cut away dead skin
•Needs tetanus shot
59. -First Aid-
Tick Bites
•Remove tick with tweezers
•Seal tic in jar to show doc
•Wash hands
•Call doctor:
•If can’t get out completely
•Develop rash, fever, stiff neck,
muscles, joint pain
60. -First Aid-
Snake Bite
•Don’t panic
•Immobilize bitten extremity
•Remove jewelry on that limb
•Position so bite below heart
•Clean wound, but don’t flush with water
•Apply splint
•Don’t tourniquet or apply ice
•Don’t cut the wound or attempt to
remove venom
•Don’t drink caffeine or alcohol
•Don’t try to capture snake
•Call 911
Tick Bites
•Remove tick with tweezers
•Seal tic in jar to show doc
•Wash hands
•Call doctor:
•If can’t get out completely
•Develop rash, fever, stiff neck,
muscles, joint pain
61. -First Aid-
Snake Bite
•Don’t panic Insect stings
•Immobilize bitten extremity
•Remove jewelry on that limb •Nausea, facial swelling, difficulty
•Position so bite below heart breathing, abd pain, shock are all signs
•Clean wound, but don’t flush with water of a reaction.
•Apply splint •Move to a safe area
•Don’t tourniquet or apply ice •Remove stinger
•Don’t cut the wound or attempt to •Apply cold pack
remove venom •Apply hydrocortisone cream
•Don’t drink caffeine or alcohol •Take antihistamine
•Don’t try to capture snake •Call 911 for severe reactions
•Call 911 •Check for EpiPen
•Put feet above head
•Loosen tight clothing
Tick Bites •Turn person on side
•Remove tick with tweezers •Begin CPR
•Seal tic in jar to show doc
•Wash hands
•Call doctor:
•If can’t get out completely
•Develop rash, fever, stiff neck,
muscles, joint pain
62. •six safety rules you should follow when "driving" a bicycle
•wearing safety equipment when participating in sports activities
•make a home fire escape plan for your family
•explain how to use each item in a first aid kit
•tell where accidents are most likely to happen at
•six safety rules you should remember when riding in a car
•attend a first aid demonstration
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68. -First Aid-
Sunburn
•Take cool bath or shower
•Apply aloe vera
•Leave blisters intact
•Take OTC pain reliever
•Don’t use petroleum jelly, butter
69. -First Aid-
Nosebleed
•Sit upright and lean forward
•Pinch your nose
•To prevent re-bleeding don’t pick or
blow nose for several hours
•For Re-bleeding – blow out forcefully to
clear nose of clots and spray both sides
with Afrin. Repeat above
•Seek medical attention if brisk bleeding
lasts longer than 20 min or if the bleed
follows an accident, fall or injury to your
head.
Sunburn
•Take cool bath or shower
•Apply aloe vera
•Leave blisters intact
•Take OTC pain reliever
•Don’t use petroleum jelly, butter
70. -First Aid-
Nosebleed
•Sit upright and lean forward
•Pinch your nose
•To prevent re-bleeding don’t pick or
blow nose for several hours Frostbite
•For Re-bleeding – blow out forcefully to
clear nose of clots and spray both sides •Protect skin from further exposure
with Afrin. Repeat above •Get out of cold
•Seek medical attention if brisk bleeding •Gradually warm area in warm water.
lasts longer than 20 min or if the bleed Don’t use direct heat as these can burn
follows an accident, fall or injury to your area.
head. •Don’t walk on frostbitten feet or toes if
possible.
•If there is any chance the affected
areas will freeze again, don’t thaw them
Sunburn out.
•Seek medical attention
•Take cool bath or shower
•Apply aloe vera
•Leave blisters intact
•Take OTC pain reliever
•Don’t use petroleum jelly, butter
