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Panic Attack (Severe)First Aid & Emergency · Mental Health
First Aid Approach
Grounding & Breathing
Preparation & Use
Move the person to a quiet place. Speak in a calm, reassuring voice. Guide them to breathe in slowly for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 6 seconds. Ask them to name 5 things they can see to ground them (bring their focus back to the present reality).
Safety & Precautions
SAFE support. CAUTION: Ensure it is not a heart attack (which has similar symptoms).
When to Seek Medical Help
If chest pain radiates (spreads) to the arm or jaw, or if they have a history of heart disease.
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Poisoning (Swallowed)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Identify & Call Help
Preparation & Use
Find out what they swallowed and how much. Call emergency services or poison control immediately. Do NOT induce (cause) vomiting or give them milk/water unless a medical professional tells you to, as some chemicals burn more on the way back up.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Wrong first aid can cause severe internal burns.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call for medical help and keep the container of the poison handy.
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Poison Ivy Exposure (Skin)First Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Wash & Soothe
Preparation & Use
Wash the affected skin thoroughly with soap and cool water as soon as possible to remove the plant oil. Wash all clothing and tools that touched the plant. Apply calamine lotion to relieve itching.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE home care. CAUTION: The rash itself is not contagious, but the plant oil on clothes can spread it.
When to Seek Medical Help
If the rash is on the face or genitals, covers a large area, or shows signs of infection.
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Poison Ivy RashFirst Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Wash & Soothe
Preparation & Use
Wash the affected skin thoroughly with soap and cool water as soon as possible to remove the plant oil (urushiol). Wash all clothing and tools that touched the plant. Apply calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE home care. CAUTION: The rash itself is not contagious, but the plant oil on clothes can spread it.
When to Seek Medical Help
If the rash is on the face or genitals, covers a large area, or shows signs of infection (pus, increasing redness).
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Puncture Wound (Foot)First Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Clean & Monitor
Preparation & Use
Let the wound bleed briefly to help flush out bacteria. Wash gently with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic ointment and a clean bandage. Do not probe (poke or explore) the wound.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Puncture wounds trap bacteria deep inside, creating a high risk for infection and tetanus.
When to Seek Medical Help
If the object was rusty or dirty, or if signs of infection develop.
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