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10
FIRST AID

Action in an emergency

When faced with an emergency , try to remain calm and controlled so that you can act effectively . Before assessing the victim ’ s condition and carrying out the appropriate first aid , make sure that you are not putting yourself in danger . You will not be able to help anyone else if you become a victim yourself . If possible , have someone else dial 911 while you deal with the situation .
ACTION PLAN
START
Are you and / or the victim in any danger ?
Yes
Is the victim talking to you ?
Yes
ACTION
CHECK THE VICTIM ’ S INJURIES ( p . 11 ) AND TREAT AS APPROPRIATE . CALL FOR HELP IF NECESSARY .
No
No
ACTION
Is the victim breathing ?
Is the victim conscious ?
ELIMINATE DANGER , OR REMOVE THE VICTIM FROM DANGER , ONLY IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT PUTTING YOURSELF AT RISK . DIAL 911 .
ACTION
Yes
No
Dial 911 or call EMS . Give rescue breaths ( pp . 16 – 17 ). Are there any signs of circulation ?
Yes
No
ACTION
CONTINUE RESCUE
BREATHS .
PLACE VICTIM IN THE RECOVERY POSITION ( pp . 14 – 15 ). CHECK FOR SIGNS OF INJURY . DIAL 911 OR CALL EMS .
Yes
No
ACTION
GIVE CPR ( pp . 18 – 20 ).