Emergency First Aid Made Simple

✔ Check responsiveness and breathing.

✔ Call 108 for help.

✔ Start chest compressions (100–120 per minute) in the center of the chest.

✔ Apply firm pressure using a clean cloth or bandage.

✔ Keep the injured area elevated above heart level.

✔ Do not remove soaked cloth – add another layer instead.

✔ Keep the affected area still and supported.

✔ Use a splint or rolled-up newspaper for temporary support.

✔ Apply ice (wrapped in cloth) to reduce swelling.

✔ Cool the burn under running water for at least 10 minutes.

✔ Do not apply toothpaste or ice.

✔ Cover loosely with sterile cloth or gauze.

✔ Move the person to a cooler place immediately.

✔ Remove excess clothing and apply cool, damp cloths.

✔ Give small sips of water if conscious.

✔ Keep the person calm and still to slow the spread of venom.

✔ Immobilize the bitten limb and keep it lower than the heart.

✔ Do not suck out venom or apply ice. Seek medical help immediately.

✔ Check for breathing and pulse immediately.

✔ Start CPR if necessary and call emergency services.

✔ Turn the person to their side to help drain water if they vomit.

✔ Use the FAST method: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.

✔ Keep the person comfortable and do not give food or drink.

✔ Note the time symptoms started — it helps doctors with treatment.

✔ Ask if the person can talk or cough. If not, perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver).

✔ For children, give 5 back blows followed by 5 chest thrusts.

✔ If the person becomes unconscious, start CPR immediately and call 108.

✔ Turn off the power source before touching the victim.

✔ Do not touch the person with bare hands if they're still in contact with electricity.

✔ Check for responsiveness and breathing; start CPR if needed.

✔ Look for swelling, difficulty breathing, or hives.

✔ Use an epinephrine auto-injector if available.

✔ Lay the person flat and call emergency services immediately.