Emergency First Aid (Bleeding, Concussions, and more)

Study these BEFORE an emergency (Make sure you know where local hospitals are)

Table of Contents

1. Bleeding

2. Nosebleeds

3. Allergies

4. Concussion

5. Heart Attack

6. Signs of a Stroke

7. Falling Down

8. First Aid Guides

Bleeding

Mayo Clinic Guide

(PDF Backup)

Red Cross Guide

Nosebleeds

-Look up and press firmly on the soft spot, just under the bone. IMPORTANT: Do not do this if your nose is broken.

-If you frequently have nosebleeds, see a doctor.

Allergies

Mayo Clinic Allergies Article

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Concussion

Signs and symptoms of concussion

Concussion Infographics and Fact Sheets

Heart Attacks

-Symptoms include: chest pain, pain or discomfort in other part of the body, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness

-If you are at risk of a heart attack, carry aspirin with you and memorize the dosage. When you get a heart attack, call 911 immediately and tell them you have a heart attack, and that you have aspirin (and what dosage are the pills).

Signs of a Stroke

(Credit: HCA Healthcare Today)

Falling Down

-If you are at risk of falling down and/or physically weak, keep your phone on you at all times in a place that's reachable by both hands

-Also wear a personal alarm, also in a place reachable by both hands

First Aid Guides

Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide

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