First Aid
What To Do First
Safety
This Is Not A Joke
First aid is a big deal, and not something to make a joke out of. In a real situation, it can be a matter of life and death. Because this is so serious it is good to know some basic first aid.
Certification
Remember, you are not certified. There are some situations that will require more than you know. If you don’t know how to care for them correctly, don’t. Let a person who does know now take care of them. Getting different certifications are important and helpful to know.
Call 911
Before anything happens get help on their way to you
Basic First Aid
Shock
Shock is when the injured person is panicking.
Prevention
Stay calm yourself
Tell them help is on the way
Keep talking to them, you want them to
talk not you
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Lay the person down
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Keep them warm
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Keep them hydrated
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Elevate their feet(as long as feet not injured)
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Keep them calm
Important To Do
Must Do
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Call 911
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Wear Gloves
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Keep them breathing
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Stay calm
First Aid Kit
This is the American Red Cross suggested kit:
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2 absorbent compress dressings
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25 band-aids
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1 adhesive cloth tape
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5 antibiotic ointment packets
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2 packets of aspirin
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1 space blanket
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1 breathing barrier
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1 instant cold compress
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2 pair of nonlatex gloves
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2 hydroglycerin ointment packets
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Scissors
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1 3 inch roller banged
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1 4inch roller bandage
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5 3x3 sterile gauze pads
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5 4x4 sterile gauze pads
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Oral thermometer
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2 triangular bandages
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Tweezers
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First Aid Book