Symptoms: Chest pain/pressure, pain in arm/jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea

What to do:

1. Call 911 immediately
2. Help the person sit down and rest in a position that feels comfortable
3. Loosen any tight clothing
4. If the person is not allergic to aspirin, they can chew a single adult aspirin (325 mg)
5. If the person becomes unresponsive and stops breathing normally, begin CPR

Signs: Cannot speak, cough or breathe, may point at throat, blue skin

For Adults:

1. Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around their waist
2. Make a fist with one hand and place it above their navel
3. Grasp your fist with the other hand and give quick upward thrusts
4. Repeat until the object is expelled

For Infants:

1. Place infant face down along your forearm
2. Give 5 back slaps between shoulder blades
3. Turn infant over and give 5 chest thrusts
4. Repeat until object is expelled

Signs: Heavy blood flow, blood spurting, weakness, confusion

What to do:

1. Call 911
2. Apply direct pressure with clean cloth or bandage
3. If blood soaks through, add another layer without removing first layer
4. If possible, elevate the wounded area above heart level
5. Secure dressing with bandage when bleeding slows

Types: First degree (red skin), Second degree (blisters), Third degree (white/charred)

For Minor Burns:

1. Cool with running water for 10-15 minutes
2. Do not use ice
3. Apply aloe vera or moisturizer
4. Cover with sterile bandage

For Severe Burns:

1. Call 911
2. Do not remove burned clothing
3. Cover with clean, cool, moist bandages
4. Elevate the burned area

Remember "FAST":

• Face drooping
• Arm weakness
• Speech difficulty
• Time to call 911

What to do:

1. Call 911 immediately - note when symptoms started
2. Have person lie down with head slightly elevated
3. Do not give food, drink, or medication
4. Monitor breathing until help arrives

Signs: Difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, tight chest

What to do:

1. Help person sit upright in comfortable position
2. Help them use their inhaler (usually 1-2 puffs)
3. Encourage slow, steady breathing
4. If no improvement in 5-10 minutes, they can take another dose
5. Call 911 if symptoms worsen or inhaler has no effect

Signs: Hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nausea

What to do:

1. Call 911
2. Ask if they have an epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)
3. Help them use their auto-injector if available
4. Help them to a comfortable position
5. Monitor for signs of shock

Signs: Sudden fall, rigid body, jerking movements, loss of consciousness

What to do:

1. Help the person to the ground
2. Clear area of hard objects
3. Place something soft under their head
4. Turn them gently onto their side
5. DO NOT place anything in their mouth
6. Time the seizure - call 911 if longer than 5 minutes