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Broken Bone
Immobilize the area, apply ice, seek medical help immediately.
Seizure
Keep the person safe, turn them on their side, do not restrain or put anything in their mouth.
Altitude Sickness
Descend to lower altitude, hydrate, consider medication if symptoms are severe.
Tick Bite
Remove tick with tweezers, clean area, seek medical help if rash or fever develops.
Dental Injury
Rinse mouth with water, apply gauze, seek dental care as soon as possible.
Asthma Attack
Ensure person uses their inhaler, encourage slow breathing, seek medical help if needed.
Hiker's Diarrhea
Stay hydrated, consider over-the-counter medications, rest and if severe, seek medical help.
Acute Mountain Sickness
Descend immediately, rest, and seek medical help if severe.
Snake Bite
Keep the person calm, immobilize the bitten area, seek medical attention immediately.
Shark Bite
Apply pressure to stop bleeding, immobilize the area, get emergency medical help.
Sunburn
Get out of the sun, cool skin, moisturize.
Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac
Wash the area, avoid scratching, use calamine lotion or antihistamines.
Sprained Ankle
Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate (R.I.C.E.)
Heat Exhaustion
Move to a cooler place, drink water, apply cool wet cloths.
Severe Bleeding
Apply direct pressure, elevate limb if possible, call for emergency help.
Hyperventilation
Encourage slow, deep breathing, calm the person, use a paper bag if available.
Stingray Sting
Flush wound with fresh water, soak in hot water, seek medical attention.
Nosebleed
Lean forward, pinch your nose, keep head above heart.
Concussion
Rest, monitor symptoms, avoid activities that could worsen the condition.
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
Administer a fast-acting sugar source, re-test blood glucose, monitor, and seek help if no improvement.
Insect Stings
Remove stinger, clean area, use antihistamine cream.
Animal Bites
Wash the wound, apply antibiotic cream, seek medical help.
Lightning Strike
Call 911, check for breathing, perform CPR if necessary, treat burns.
Avalanche (Burial)
Use avalanche transceiver to locate victim, dig them out carefully, provide CPR if necessary, and prevent hypothermia.
Dehydration
Rehydrate slowly, rest, continue to consume fluids.
Frostbite
Warm the affected area, do not rub, seek medical attention.
Blisters
Do not pop, cover with a bandage, keep area clean.
Hypothermia
Move to warm shelter, remove wet clothing, warm up gradually.
Heart Attack
Call emergency services, chew aspirin if available, start CPR if necessary.
Jellyfish Sting
Rinse with vinegar or sea water, remove tentacles, immerse in hot water or use ice packs.
Minor Cuts
Clean the cut, apply antiseptic, bandage it.
Burns
Cool burn with running water, cover with a sterile bandage, prevent shock.
Diabetic Emergency (Low Blood Sugar)
Offer sugar source, monitor symptoms, seek medical assistance if needed.
Choking
Perform the Heimlich maneuver, encourage coughing, call for help if necessary.
Drowning
Rescue safely, perform CPR if necessary, call for emergency services.
Allergic Reaction
Identify allergen, administer antihistamine, use epinephrine if severe.
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