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  1. 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), ...

  2. Head trauma: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    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 ...

  3. Heatstroke: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heatstroke.

  4. Anaphylaxis: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    A life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis can cause shock, a sudden drop in blood pressure and trouble breathing.

  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. Heart attack: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    A heart attack is a medical emergency. First aid for a heart attack includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).. It can help save a person's life.

  8. Puncture wounds: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the wound is severe or becomes infected, seek medical help.

  9. Stroke: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Stroke: First aid ... A stroke happens when there's bleeding into the brain or when blood flow to the brain is blocked. When brain cells are deprived of essential ...

  10. Sprain: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    You have pain directly over the bones of an injured joint. You have re-injured an area that has been injured a few times in the past. You have a severe sprain.