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  1. Foreign object in the ear: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Children may have ear pain and be cranky or cry. When to seek emergency help. If there is bleeding, severe pain, drainage or signs of infection, seek help right ...

  2. Toothache: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Tooth decay is the most common cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food ...

  3. First aid for a choking person - Mayo Clinic

    If a person is choking and cannot talk, cry or laugh forcefully, the American Red Cross recommends this approach to delivering first aid. ... First aid for a ...

  4. Fainting: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Therefore, treat loss of consciousness as a medical emergency until the symptoms are relieved and the cause is known. Talk to your health care provider if you ...

  5. Heatstroke: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Hot, dry skin or heavy sweating. Nausea and vomiting. Flushed skin. Rapid pulse. Rapid breathing. Headache. Fainting. Seizure. Coma.

  6. Nosebleeds: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Nosebleeds, also called epistaxis (ep-ih-STAK-sis), are common. They happen when the tender blood vessels in the nose break. Common nosebleed causes can ...

  7. Chemical burns: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    For major chemical burns, apply first aid as follows until emergency help arrives. For minor burns, take the same steps. A minor burn might need emergency care ...

  8. Frostbite: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Overview. Frostbite is when skin and underlying tissues freeze after being exposed to very cold temperatures. It causes a cold feeling followed by numbness.

  9. Electrical shock: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    When to seek emergency care · Severe burns. · Confusion. · Difficulty breathing. · Heart rhythm problems. · Cardiac arrest. · Muscle pain and contractions. · Seizures.

  10. Spinal injury: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Provide as much first aid as possible without moving the person's head or neck. If the person shows no signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement), ...