Adult First Aid
Checking on an Unconscious Person
If someone is unresponsive,
- Check for responsiveness
- Call 911
- Open the airway
- Check for breathing
- Check for severe bleeding
Conscious Choking
- Give 5 back blows
- Give 5 abdominal thrusts
- Repeat
Unconscious Choking
- Give rescue breaths
- Give 30 chest compressions
- Look for and remove object if seen
- Give 2 rescue breaths
CPR (in the event of no breathing)
- Give 30 chest compressions
- Give 2 rescue breaths
- Do not stop
AED: Adult or Child >8 years old
- Turn on AED
- Wipe bare chest dry
- Attach pads
- Plug in connector (if necessary)
- Make sure no one, including you, is touching the person
- Allow AED to analyze heart rhythm
- Deliver shock
- Perform CPR
Controlling External Bleeding
- Cover the wound
- Apply direct pressure until bleeding stops
- Cover the dressing with a bandage
- Apply more pressure and call 911.
Burns
- Remove the source of burn
- Cool the burn
- Cover loosely with sterile dressing
- Call 911
- Care for shock
Poisoning
- Call 911 or Poison Control
- Provide care based on the given instructions
Head, Neck, or Spinal Injuries
- Call 911
- Minimize movement
- Stabilize the head in the position it was found
Stroke
A stroke is a serious condition that needs to be attended to as fast as possible. If you see someone with symptoms, like a droopy face or slurred speech, follow these steps and think FAST:
- Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side droop?
- Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one drift downwards?
- Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Can they talk correctly?
- Time: Call 911 immediately if you see any signals.