+Make sure your home has a first aid kit. Tailor your firstaid supplies to fit your particular needs.Supplies need to be clearly marked and readily available in an emergency. Also, make sure your first aid supply kit is unlocked to provide easy access and the location is known to all in the household. +Before assisting a victim, protect yourself first. Assess the scene and determine the prevalent hazards, if any. Whenever possible, wear gloves to protect yourself from blood and other bodily fluids. +When an emergency occurs, make sure the tongue does not block the victim's airway and that the mouth is free of any secretions and foreign objects. It's extremely important that the person is breathing freely. And if not, you must administer artificial respiration promptly. +It's vitally important not to move a person with serious neck or back injuries unless you have to save him from further danger. If he has vomited and there is no danger that his neck is broken, turn him aside to prevent choking and keep him warm by covering him with blankets or coats. +Have someone call for medical assistance while you apply firstaid. The person who summons help should explain the nature of the emergency and ask what should be done pending the arrival of the ambulance. Reassure the victim, and try to remain calm. Your calmness can relieve the fear and panic of the patient. +Don't give fluids to an unconscious or semiconscious person. Fluids may enter his windpipe and cause suffocation. Don't try to arouse an unconscious person by slapping or shaking. +Look for an emergency medical identification card or an emblematic device that the victim may be wearing to alert you to any health problems, allergies or diseases that may require special care.
The information contained on this site is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from your doctor or healthcare provider.If you are in a life threatening or emergency medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately.
