1. First Aid Carol Muehlbauer Gates Volunteer Ambulance

2. In An Emergency: KEEP CALM!! Think Do not move injured unless in they are in danger Get Help--- Call 911 –Know address, phone –Tell what happened –Let dispatcher tell you that its OK to hang up

3. Serious Cases No breathing Severe bleeding Poisoning Heart Attack You don’t know what to do Call 911

4. Cuts and Scratches Stop the bleeding Clean cut after bleeding has stopped Cover with sterile bandage Call 911 if wound is large, bleeding won’t stop, or if you think it’s serious

5. Nosebleed  Lean child forward  Pinch nostrils shut  Put ice on bridge of nose  Call 911 if bleeding won’t stop

6. Serious Bleeding  Direct Pressure (with the cleanest thing you have)  Elevation  Call 911

7. Burns and Scalds Stop the burning, cool Dry sterile dressing No butter, ointment, etc. Call 911 if large burn, blisters, charring, or if you’re not sure

8. Poisoning Prevention  Keep poisons out of reach  In locked cabinet  Know where children are

9. Poisoning Call 911 Call Poison Control 275-2323 –What kind of poison –How much –Age of child –Keep container and vomitus

10. Poisoning “Don’ts” Don’t give anything to drink or eat Don’t make child vomit

11. Breathing Problems Airway Choking (Heimlich) Rescue Breathing Call 911

12. Rescue Breathing 1.Open Airway 2.Look, Listen, Feel 3.Give breaths 1 breath every 3 seconds CALL 911