First Aid: Adults
By Sarah Zientek
External Bleeding
1 Cover Wound
2 Apply Pressure Until Bleeding Stops
3 Cover Dressing with Bandage
4 Apply pressure and if bleeding doesn't stop call 911
Cover Wound and Put on Pressure
Cover Dressing with Bandage
If bleeding doesn't stop- Call 911
Stroke
Think F.A.S.T.
Face
Arm
Speech
Time- Call 911 if you notice any symptoms
Face
One side of face droops.
Arm
If asked to raise arms one drifts down.
Speech
Slurred speech or trouble speaking.
Head Neck or Spine Injuries
1 Call 911
2 Minimize Movement
3 Stabilize
Call 911
Stabilize
Stabilize in position found
Place Hands on both side of head
Do Not Move Head
Poisoning
Call 911 or Poison Control Hotline
Follow all Advice Given
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