Basic First Aid: Children
By Sarah Zientek
Before You Start
Always check for responsiveness- Children may respond when flicking foot:
If there is a response and they have a life threatening condition call 911
If there is no response call 911
What If A Child Is Bleeding?
1 Always cover the wound- use a sterile dressing
2 Apply pressure until bleeding stops
3 Cover dressing with bandage
4 If Bleeding doesn't stop- apply more pressure and bandages, and call 911
Apply Pressure/ Cover Wound
With Sterile Dressing
Cover Dressing With Bandage
Call 911
If bleeding doesn't stop
Lets Talk About Burns
1 Remove from source of burn
2 Cool burn- cold running water
3 Cover loosely with sterile dressing
4 If it is really bad- Call 911
Seizure
1 Call 911
2 Remove objects nearby
3 When over- monitor breathing
Poisoning
Call 911 or Poison Control Hotline
Follow all Advice Given