Basic First Aid for Adults
Always call 911 first if perceived to be serious
Burns
Cool burn (except 3rd degree)
Cover with sterile dressing (except 3rd degree)
Call 911 and and care for shock
FOR THIRD DEGREE BURNS CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT TOUCH THE BURN. IT IS THIRD DEGREE IF THE PERSON DOES NOT FEEL ANY PAIN (nerves burned away)
Choking
Give 5 abdominal thrusts upwards in the area of the diaphragm
Continue until object comes out or professional help arrives
CPR
Call 911
Place person on firm, flat surfaceGive 30 chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute
Give 2 rescue breaths (blow for 1 second) or until chest inflates
Repeat until help comes or victim regains consciousness
Stroke
F: Face-Ask the person to smile. If one side droops, it's a stroke
A: Arms-Ask the person to raise both arms. If one drifts down, it's a stroke.
S: Speech- Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. If the speech is slurred, it's a stroke.
T: Time- Call 911 IMMEDIATELY if you see any signs
Head, Neck or Spine
Minimize movement of the head
Stabilize the head
If it is turned sharply to one side, DO NOT move it