First Aid

Instructions : Don’t drink unless you’re of legal age. Drink responsibly, and never drink and drive. Step 1: Call 911 Call 911 immediately if you suspect someone is suffering from alcohol poisoning. Alcohol depresses the central nervous system. If someone has been drinking heavily and loses consciousness, get emergency help. TIP: Alcohol poisoning symptoms include …

Instructions Step 1: Wash the wound Wash the wound immediately with soap and warm water. Scrub the area for several minutes to remove saliva and bacteria from the cat bite. TIP: Don’t scrub too hard, but be thorough. While it may be painful, an infection is even worse. Step 2: Follow with an antiseptic Rinse …

Instructions Step 1: Wash the wound Wash the wound with soap, warm water, and a towel. This will remove dirt, saliva, and bacteria. TIP: Apply pressure to the wound to stop any bleeding. If the bleeding persists, seek medical care. Step 2: Apply an antiseptic solution Apply an antiseptic solution such as iodine to the …

Instructions Step 1: Search online for classes Search the internet for online courses or classes in your area. TIP: The Red Cross and the American Heart Association websites allow you to search for classes by zip code. Step 2: Call your local gym Call your local gym or municipal swimming pool. They may offer CPR …

Instructions Step 1: Take a break If the swelling is related to an sport or activity you’re engaged in, take a break from it for at least a few days. TIP: In general, if your legs or feet are swollen, avoid standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Step 2: Elevate Lie down, and …

Instructions Step 1: Determine the severity of the burn Determine how severe the burn is. Burns smaller than a person’s palm can be treated at home. Larger burns or burns to the face, genitals, or major joints should be treated at a hospital. Step 2: Smother flames Smother flames on a large burn with water …

Instructions : Epinephrine auto-injectors are for use in emergency situations and should be administered according to the prescription. Step 1: Confirm symptoms Look for signs that the victim is suffering from anaphylaxis, such as difficulty breathing. You may also notice hives, swelling, watery eyes, dizziness, and other symptoms of distress. Step 2: Read instructions Read …

Instructions Step 1: Remember RICE When treating a mild sprain or strain due to a sports injury, remember the acronym RICE, which stands for “rest, ice, compression, and elevation.” TIP: Strains and sprains occur when you stretch a muscle tissue or tendon. Strains usually occur in the neck, back, thigh, and calf muscles; sprains occur …

Instructions Step 1: Prepare ankle for wrap Spray the area to be wrapped with adhesive spray. This helps make the area sticky for the pads and wrap. TIP: Apply heel and lace pads by placing one pad above the foot where the laces will be tightened, and one at the heel to protect against irritation. …

Instructions : Check tape information if you are allergic to materials such as latex or adhesive. Some leg injuries, such as stress fractures, can be mistaken for shin splints and require medical attention. If in doubt, consult a physician. Step 1: Clean the leg Wash the injured leg with soap and water. Then gently pat …

Instructions : If your nose is still bleeding after 30 minutes of applying consistent pressure, seek medical attention immediately. Step 1: Pinch With your thumb and index finger, firmly pinch the entire soft part of your nose just above the nostril. Step 2: Tilt Sit or stand, and lean your head slightly forward, and breathe …

Instructions : Whenever possible, use disposable gloves when providing emergency care. Step 1: Act immediately! If you see someone suddenly collapse, check the scene for safety and then see if the person responds to you by tapping them on the shoulder and shouting, “Are you okay?” Step 2: Check for breathing Briefly look for breathing. …

Instructions Step 1: Wash hands Wash your hands thoroughly, and find a well-lit area where you can examine the eye. If you’re examining your own eye, find a mirror as well. TIP: Do not touch, press, or rub the eye — or try to pull out an object that’s lodged in the eye with your …

Instructions Step 1: Cut and sew the material Cut two cloth squares and sew them together on three sides. Leave the fourth open for filling. Step 2: Mix the pad stuffing Measure enough uncooked rice to fill the pouch halfway and mix with your choice of spices, herbs, and a few drops of essential oil …

Instructions Step 1: Mix liquids Mix three parts water to one part rubbing alcohol, which keeps the water from freezing into a sold block. Step 2: Pour into plastic bag Pour into a sturdy, resealable, freezer-safe plastic bag and seal it carefully. Step 3: Freeze it Pop it in your freezer for at least an …

Instructions : Call 911 if the person you suspect has been poisoned is drowsy or unconscious, having difficulty breathing, or having seizures. Step 1: Know the signs Know the signs of poisoning: burns or redness around the mouth; breath that smells like chemicals; burns, stains, and chemical odors on the person, their clothes, or their …

Instructions : Never practice the Heimlich maneuver on an infant under a year old or on a person who is not choking. You could cause serious injury. Step 1: Confirm choking Confirm the victim is choking. If they are coughing, they are not choking – yet – so encourage them to continue. Signs of choking …

Instructions : Call 911 immediately if a victim:Has an obviously serious woundHas trouble breathing Continues to bleed after 15 minutes of applying direct pressureDisplays symptoms like lightheadedness, confusion, rapid breathing, weakness, nausea, or a change in their consciousness Step 1: Put on gloves If they are available, put on a pair of disposable gloves. Step …

Instructions Step 1: Find tooth Find your tooth—or piece of tooth—as quickly as possible. Step 2: Pick up by tip Pick it up by the tip only—not the roots. Step 3: Apply gauze Apply sterile gauze to the socket where the tooth was knocked out to staunch the bleeding. Step 4: Gently rinse tooth Gently …

Instructions : When you encounter someone in a state of shock, seek medical attention immediately. Step 1: Check for signs of shock Check for signs of shock. They include clammy skin, paleness, restlessness, thirst, bleeding, profuse sweating, confusion, labored or rapid breathing, blotchy or bluish skin (especially around the mouth), and nausea and/or vomiting. TIP: …

Instructions Step 1: Cut cloth into square Cut a large piece of cloth into a square that is at least 40″ on each side. TIP: If necessary, dress any wounds or make a splint before putting the arm in a sling. Step 2: Fold in half Fold the cloth diagonally in half, forming a triangle. …

Instructions Step 1: Cut piece of tape Cut off a piece of tape that is about 1″ in length. Step 2: Fold tape in half Fold the piece of tape in half so that the non-sticky sides are against one another. Step 3: Cut triangular notch Cut a small triangular notch on one side of …

Instructions Step 1: Place bandage & secure Place the tail end of the bandage on the inside of the arm, just below the elbow, and wrap it around the arm twice to secure the bandage. You want it tight enough to apply pressure but to not cut off circulation. TIP: Have the victim bend the …

Instructions Step 1: Clean & dress wound If the hand is bleeding, clean and dress the wound before bandaging it. TIP: If the hand will be bandaged a long time, place rolled-up gauze between the fingers to keep moisture from gathering between them. Step 2: Wrap around wrist With the victim’s hand palm up in …

Instructions Step 1: Fill bowl Fill a bowl with ice-cold water. TIP: If ice cubes are available, add them to the bowl to make the water as cold as possible. Step 2: Dip washcloth & wring out Dip a folded washcloth into the bowl for about 10 seconds and then wring out the excess water. …