If approaching the victim will endanger your life, seek professional help immediately; they have higher levels of training and know-how to handle these situations. First aid becomes useless if you can’t safely perform it without hurting yourself.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, only look for signs of breathing rather than listening to or trying to feel the person’s breath to avoid exposure. [4] X Research source
During the COVID-19 pandemic, only look for signs of breathing rather than listening to or trying to feel the person’s breath to avoid exposure. [4] X Research source
During the COVID-19 pandemic, only look for signs of breathing rather than listening to or trying to feel the person’s breath to avoid exposure. [4] X Research source
During the COVID-19 pandemic, only look for signs of breathing rather than listening to or trying to feel the person’s breath to avoid exposure. [4] X Research source
Keep the head and neck aligned. Carefully roll them onto their back while holding their head. Open the airway by lifting the chin.
During COVID-19, it’s recommended that you don’t use rescue breaths if the person has a confirmed or suspected case of coronavirus. [8] X Research source
If you’re worried about COVID-19 exposure, just do continuous chest compressions without rescue breaths. [10] X Research source Even if you only do chest compressions, it’s better than not performing CPR at all.
Airway. Does the person have an unobstructed airway? Breathing. Is the person breathing? Circulation. Does the person show a pulse at major pulse points (wrist, carotid artery, groin)?
Do not feed or hydrate an unconscious person. This could cause choking and possible asphyxiation. Do not leave the person alone. Unless you absolutely need to signal or call for help, stay with the person at all times. Do not prop up an unconscious person’s head with a pillow. Do not slap or splash with water an unconscious person’s face. These are movie gimmicks. If the person appears in danger due to an electric shock, you may attempt to move it, but only with a non-conductive object.
Do not feed or hydrate an unconscious person. This could cause choking and possible asphyxiation. Do not leave the person alone. Unless you absolutely need to signal or call for help, stay with the person at all times. Do not prop up an unconscious person’s head with a pillow. Do not slap or splash with water an unconscious person’s face. These are movie gimmicks. If the person appears in danger due to an electric shock, you may attempt to move it, but only with a non-conductive object.
Treat a bullet wound. Bullet wounds are serious and unpredictable. Read on for special considerations when treating someone who has suffered a gunshot wound.
Immobilize the area. Make sure that the broken bone doesn’t have to move or support any other body parts. Numb the pain. Often, this can be done with an ice pack covered by a towel. Make a splint. A bundle of newspapers and sturdy tape will do just the trick. A broken finger, for example, can also use another finger as a stabilizing splint. Make a sling, if necessary. Tie a shirt or a pillowcase around a broken arm and then around the shoulder.
One of the ways to help a choking victim is the Heimlich maneuver. The Heimlich maneuver is performed by straddling the victim from behind and bear-hugging them with your hands interlocked above their belly button but beneath their breastbone. Thrust upward to expel air from the lungs and repeat until you are successful in clearing the object from the windpipe.
Loss of consciousness following the injury Disorientation or memory impairment Vertigo Nausea Lethargy. loss of memory of recent events(short terms memories)
Clear the surroundings to protect the person from hurting themselves. [11] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Activate emergency medical services if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or if the person is not breathing afterward. After the episode has ended, help them to the floor and put something soft or flat under their head. Turn them onto their side to ease breathing, but do not hold the person down or try to stop their movements. Be friendly and reassuring as their consciousness returns and do not offer food or water until fully alert.
