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Stroke (Brain Attack)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
F.A.S.T. Test & Call Ambulance
Preparation & Use
Check for F.A.S.T.: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call. Note the exact time the symptoms started. Keep the person calm and seated or lying with head slightly elevated. Do not give them food, water, or medication.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Brain cells die every minute without blood flow.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call an ambulance instantly. Time is brain.
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Stroke (Transient Ischemic Attack / TIA)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
F.A.S.T. Test & Emergency Call
Preparation & Use
Check for F.A.S.T.: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call. Even if symptoms disappear quickly, note the exact time they started. Keep the person calm and seated.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: A TIA is a major warning sign that a full stroke may happen soon.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call an ambulance instantly, even if the person feels completely better.
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Sunburn (Severe)First Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Cool Bath & Aloe Vera
Preparation & Use
Get out of the sun immediately. Take a cool (not cold) bath or apply cool, wet compresses. Drink extra water to prevent dehydration (a dangerous lack of fluids). Apply pure aloe vera gel or a gentle moisturizer. Do not pop any blisters.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE care. CAUTION: Severe sunburn can cause heat exhaustion.
When to Seek Medical Help
If blisters cover a large area, or if accompanied by fever, chills, or confusion.
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Sunstroke (Mild)First Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Shade, Cool Fluids & Rest
Preparation & Use
Move the person to a cool, shaded area immediately. Have them lie down and elevate their legs slightly. Give them cool water or ORS to sip. Place a cool, wet cloth on their forehead and neck.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Can quickly progress to severe heat stroke if ignored.
When to Seek Medical Help
If the person stops sweating, becomes confused, or vomits.
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Swallowed Battery (Button Battery)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Immediate Hospital Transport
Preparation & Use
Do NOT induce vomiting or give the person anything to eat or drink. Go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Bring the battery packaging or a matching battery with you so doctors know the size.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Button batteries can burn a hole through the esophagus (food pipe) in just 2 hours.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: This is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate endoscopic removal.
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Swallowed Magnet (Multiple)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Immediate Hospital Transport
Preparation & Use
Do NOT induce vomiting. Go to the nearest emergency room immediately. An X-ray is required to locate the magnets.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Multiple magnets can attract each other through the walls of the intestines, causing severe tears and infections.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: This requires urgent medical evaluation and possible surgery.
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Syncope (Vasovagal)First Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Lie Flat & Elevate Legs
Preparation & Use
Lay the person flat on their back. Raise their legs about 12 inches to improve blood flow to the brain. Loosen tight clothing. Do not give them food or drink until they are fully awake and alert.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE first aid. CAUTION: Ensure they do not hit their head when falling.
When to Seek Medical Help
If they do not wake up within 1-2 minutes, or if fainting is accompanied by chest pain or a seizure.
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