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Basic First Aid Quick Reference

This guide provides essential steps for basic first aid, including checking for safety, responsiveness, and calling emergency services. It covers controlling bleeding, treating shock, managing burns, immobilizing fractures or sprains, and performing CPR if trained. The document emphasizes that it is for educational purposes and does not substitute for formal training or professional care.

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Basic First Aid Quick Reference

This guide provides essential steps for basic first aid, including checking for safety, responsiveness, and calling emergency services. It covers controlling bleeding, treating shock, managing burns, immobilizing fractures or sprains, and performing CPR if trained. The document emphasizes that it is for educational purposes and does not substitute for formal training or professional care.

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Basic First Aid Quick Reference Guide

1. Check for Safety


 Ensure the environment is safe before approaching the injured person.
 Look for traffic, fire, electricity, or other hazards.

2. Check Responsiveness
 Tap the person and ask loudly: 'Are you okay?'
 If there is no response, call for help immediately.

3. Call Emergency Services


 Ask someone nearby to call emergency services.
 If you are alone, call emergency services yourself.

4. Control Bleeding
 Apply direct pressure to the wound using clean cloth or gauze.
 Elevate the injured area if possible.

5. Treat for Shock


 Lay the person down and elevate the legs slightly.
 Keep the person warm and calm.

6. Burns
 Cool the burn with running water for at least 10 minutes.
 Do not apply ice directly to the burn.

7. Fractures or Sprains
 Immobilize the injured area.
 Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.

8. CPR (If trained)


 Place hands in the center of the chest.
 Push hard and fast at about 100–120 compressions per minute.

Disclaimer
This document is intended for educational purposes only and does not replace formal first
aid training or professional medical care.

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