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A sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by stretching the ligament too far or tearing it. A ligament can tear partway or all the way. Ligaments are tough, ...
Puncture wounds: First aid · Wash your hands. This helps prevent infection. · Stop the bleeding. Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth. · Clean the ...
Major burns need emergency medical help. Minor burns can usually be treated with first aid.
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 ...
Nausea and vomiting. Flushed skin. Rapid pulse. Rapid breathing. Headache. Fainting. Seizure. Coma. Seek emergency medical care. If you suspect heatstroke ...
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), ...
To give first aid to a person who has head trauma, call 911 or your local emergency number. Any of the following symptoms may indicate a serious head injury ...
Call 911 or your local emergency number if the injured person experiences: Severe burns; Confusion; Difficulty breathing; Heart rhythm problems; Cardiac arrest ...
Hypothermia: First aid · Shivering, though this may stop as body temperature drops · Slurred speech or mumbling · Slow, shallow breathing · Weak pulse · Clumsiness ...
Cuts and scrapes: First aid · Wash your hands. This helps avoid infection. · Stop the bleeding. Minor cuts and scrapes usually stop bleeding on their own. · Clean ...
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