HELP!!! MY NOSE IS BLEEDING AND WON’T STOP.
NEVER PUT YOUR HEAD BACK. You could actually choke on your own blood if you tilt your
head back while having a severe nose bleed.
SO, WHAT DO
I DO? Tilt your head forward and pinch
the nose very tight with constant pressure on the soft part toward the bottom
of the nose. If after a few minutes the
bleeding continues, press harder. If you
cannot stop the bleeding in about 15 minutes, call 911 or go to the nearest
health care facility.
OH, NO, I JUST BURNED
MY ARM WITH VERY HOT COFFEE!!!
When you end
up with a burn caused by hot liquids, fire, hot surface, or even steam, use cool water on the damaged area. Only use cool
water, not cold, as cold water or ice can damage the area even worse. If the area is small enough, run cool water
over the burn until it does not hurt anymore, approximately 5-10 minutes.
GRANDPA,
ARE YOU OK? ARE YOU CHOKING?
The
universal choking sign is holding the neck with one or both hands.
When someone has severe choking, give
thrusts slightly above the belly button.
These thrusts are sometimes called the Heimlich maneuver. Like a cough, each thrust pushes air from the
lungs. This can help remove an object
that is blocking the airway. Get behind
the person, wrap your arms around them so your hands are in front. Make a fist with one hand, put the thumb side
of your fist slightly higher than the belly button and well below the
breastbone. Grasp the fist with your
other hand and give a quick upward thrust into the abdomen.
We at EOS have classes you can take for First Aid and CPR to help you
learn how to help someone that may have one of these issues so you will know
what to do when an emergency happens.
*Facts taken from American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid.
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