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  1. Poisoning: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Poisoning is injury or death due to swallowing, inhaling, touching or injecting various drugs, chemicals, venoms or gases. Many substances — such as drugs and ...

  2. Heart attack: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Another name for the condition is myocardial infarction. A heart attack is a medical emergency. First aid for a heart attack includes cardiopulmonary ...

  3. First-aid kits: Stock supplies that can save lives - Mayo Clinic

    A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies. Keep at least one first-aid kit in your home and one in ...

  4. Foreign object inhaled: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    If an inhaled foreign object causes choking, you'll need to perform first aid. To prepare yourself for these situations, learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR in ...

  5. Burns: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Symptoms include cool, clammy skin, weak pulse and shallow breathing. Minor burns. For minor burns, follow these first-aid guidelines: Cool the burn ...

  6. Cuts and scrapes: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Stop the bleeding. Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own. If needed, gently press the wound with a clean bandage or cloth. Raise the area ...

  7. Chest pain: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    If you or someone else may be having a heart attack, follow these first-aid steps: Call 911 or emergency medical help. If an ambulance or emergency vehicle ...

  8. Tick bites: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/toolkit/index.html. Accessed Oct. 14, 2021. Tintinalli JE, et al. Zoonotic infections. In: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A ...

  9. Bruise: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Consider taking a nonprescription pain reliever if needed. Consult a healthcare professional if you: Have very painful swelling in the bruised area. Suspect a ...

  10. Human bites: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Whether they're accidental or on purpose, human bites can be as dangerous as or even more dangerous than animal bites because of the types of bacteria and ...