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Basic First Aid Procedures

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Allergic Reaction

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Assess breathing difficulties, administer an EpiPen if available and prescribed, and call for immediate medical help.

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Fractures

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Immobilize the limb, apply a splint if you know how, and seek immediate medical assistance.

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Sprained Ankle

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Rest the ankle, apply ice to reduce swelling, compress and elevate the limb.

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Insect Stings

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Remove the stinger with a flat-edged object, clean the area, apply ice to reduce swelling.

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Choking

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Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a conscious adult, or back blows and chest thrusts on infants.

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Hypothermia

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Get the person into a warm shelter, remove any wet clothing, and warm the body with blankets and warm beverages.

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Heat Exhaustion

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Move the person to a cooler place, hydrate with water or sports drinks, and cool them down with damp cloths or a fan.

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Blisters

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Do not pop the blister, cover with a sterile pad and tape, and avoid further friction.

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Sunburn

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Get out of the sun, cool the skin with damp cloths or a cool bath, and apply aloe or moisturizer.

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Asthma Attack

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Help the person sit comfortably, assist with their inhaler, and try to keep them calm.

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Snake Bite

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Keep the person calm, immobilize the bitten limb, and get medical attention as soon as possible.

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Diabetic Emergency (Low Blood Sugar)

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Offer a sugary drink or snack, encourage slow and steady consumption, and seek medical help if no improvement.

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Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac Exposure

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Rinse the skin with lukewarm water, apply calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream, and avoid scratching.

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Ticks

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Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible, gently pull straight out, and clean the bite area.

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Concussion

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Remove the person from play, monitor for worsening symptoms, and seek immediate medical attention.

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Dehydration

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Stop activity and rest, slowly drink water or sports drinks, and stay in a cool place.

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Nosebleed

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Tilt the head forward slightly, pinch the nostrils, and hold the position for 10-15 minutes.

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Drowning

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Get the person out of the water safely, call for emergency help, perform CPR if necessary and they are unresponsive.

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Burns

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Cool the burn with running water, cover with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage, and avoid popping blisters.

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Minor Cuts and Scrapes

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Wash the wound with clean water, apply antibacterial ointment, and cover with a sterile bandage.

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