How can I provide first care Until Help Arrives?
Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. You Are the Help Until Help Arrives.
5 Simple Steps That May Save a Life
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 45. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest are best positioned to provide first care.
First care focuses on five essential actions:
Call 9-1-1
- Don’t assume someone else has already done so
- 911 operators are highly trained and will help you
- Let them coach you through the life-threatening situation
Stay Safe
- Assess the situation: pause and use all available senses
- Decide whether to stay and help, grab the injured and get to safety, or get yourself to safety
Stop the Bleeding
- Apply steady, firm pressure on the source of bleeding until first responders arrive
- If you can't control the bleeding with manual pressure, consider a tourniquet
Position the Injured
- Lay the injured on their side, legs slightly bent, with bottom hand reached outward and head resting near hand
- Raise the chin forward with mouth pointed downward
Provide Comfort
- Share names and ask basic questions
- Tell them what you know happened, but do not speculate
- Keep them warm and offer a hand to hold
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