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Bleeding
Difficult Breathing
Chest Pains
Falls
Fractures
Seizures
Stroke
Traffic Accidents
The above is basic first aid tips only. While waiting for ambulance arrival, have someone
gather any medications the patient is taking along with any pertinent medical information.
This will greatly speed up transportation to a hospital.
Encourage everyone to learn First Aid and CPR. You can contact the Wauseon Fire
Department and we can assist in setting up a class for you, your family and friends, and
co-workers.
gather any medications the patient is taking along with any pertinent medical information.
This will greatly speed up transportation to a hospital.
Encourage everyone to learn First Aid and CPR. You can contact the Wauseon Fire
Department and we can assist in setting up a class for you, your family and friends, and
co-workers.
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To control bleeding, apply direct pressure directly over the wound. Use a clean
cloth or dressing. If the cloth or dressing gets soaked, do not remove the dressing.
Simply use another directly on top of the soaked one. You can also try using the
various pressure points in the body . They are located in the groin area of the legs
and the insides of the arms, about half way between the arm pit and elbow. For nose
bleeds, sit up and lean forward while applying pressure over the fleshy part of the
nostrils.
cloth or dressing. If the cloth or dressing gets soaked, do not remove the dressing.
Simply use another directly on top of the soaked one. You can also try using the
various pressure points in the body . They are located in the groin area of the legs
and the insides of the arms, about half way between the arm pit and elbow. For nose
bleeds, sit up and lean forward while applying pressure over the fleshy part of the
nostrils.
Allow person to rest in whatever position is comfortable for them. Also, loosen any
tight clothing. Calm and reassure the patient.
tight clothing. Calm and reassure the patient.
Treat the person as you would for difficult breathing. Monitor the patient closely.
Should CPR become necessary, do not hesitate. If you do not know CPR, call 9-1-1
again. Most dispatch centers have the ability to walk you through the steps.
Should CPR become necessary, do not hesitate. If you do not know CPR, call 9-1-1
again. Most dispatch centers have the ability to walk you through the steps.
If a person falls, it is important not to move the patient unless they are in immediate
danger. If there is back or neck pain, encourage the patient not to move. Further
damage can be done to the spinal column. Check for other obvious injuries.
danger. If there is back or neck pain, encourage the patient not to move. Further
damage can be done to the spinal column. Check for other obvious injuries.
As with falls, do not move the patient unless they are in immediate danger. Do not
move the fracture. If the fracture is open, cover it with a clean cloth or dressing to
minimize the chances for infection. Control any bleeding.
move the fracture. If the fracture is open, cover it with a clean cloth or dressing to
minimize the chances for infection. Control any bleeding.
Do not try to restrain the patient or place anything in the mouth. Simply protect the
patient from injuring themselves. Move any furniture or other items away from the
patient. If the seizure ends before EMS arrival, turn the patient on their side and
watch for vomiting. Also, calm the patient and check for any injuries.
patient from injuring themselves. Move any furniture or other items away from the
patient. If the seizure ends before EMS arrival, turn the patient on their side and
watch for vomiting. Also, calm the patient and check for any injuries.
Watch the person closely. Administer CPR if needed. If the patient is conscious,
give them nothing to eat or drink. Keep them as comfortable as possible. If they are
unconscious, place them on their side. This will prevent choking in case of drooling or
vomiting.
give them nothing to eat or drink. Keep them as comfortable as possible. If they are
unconscious, place them on their side. This will prevent choking in case of drooling or
vomiting.
If you happen upon the scene of a traffic crash, first and foremost, do not approach
the scene unless you are sure it is safe. Watch for downed power lines, hazardous
materials, fire, and any other moving traffic. If there are injuries, call 9-1-1
immediately. Try and have victims remain calm and still. If they must be moved,
protect the head, neck, and spine. Control any bleeding.
the scene unless you are sure it is safe. Watch for downed power lines, hazardous
materials, fire, and any other moving traffic. If there are injuries, call 9-1-1
immediately. Try and have victims remain calm and still. If they must be moved,
protect the head, neck, and spine. Control any bleeding.