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  1. First aid - Mayo Clinic

    This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training.

  2. Shock: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Trauma or injury. Blood loss from an open wound or internal bleeding. Heatstroke. Not enough fluids, also called dehydration. Severe, widespread infection. Drug ...

  3. Foreign object in the skin: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Got something stuck in your skin? Use these first-aid tips to safely remove foreign objects and prevent infection.

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. Head trauma: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/signs-symptoms/index.html. Accessed Oct. 31, 2024. Neck or back injury. American College of Emergency Physicians. https://www ...

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Cuts and scrapes: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Following guidelines to care for minor cuts and scrapes can help you avoid infection and heal faster.