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Umbilical Cord Bleeding (Newborn)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Gentle Pressure & Medical Help
Preparation & Use
Apply gentle, steady pressure with a clean, sterile gauze pad directly on the bleeding site. Do not pull on the cord stump. Keep the baby warm and calm.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Newborns have very little blood volume, so even small bleeding is serious.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Seek emergency medical care if bleeding does not stop with gentle pressure.
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Unconscious Breathing Victim (Recovery Position)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Roll to Side & Monitor
Preparation & Use
Check for breathing. If breathing normally, gently roll the person onto their side. Tilt their head back slightly to keep the airway (the passage for breathing) open. Monitor their breathing continuously until help arrives.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE first aid. CAUTION: Do not give them food or drink.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call an ambulance for any unexplained loss of consciousness.
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Unconsciousness (Unknown Cause)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Recovery Position & Check Vitals
Preparation & Use
Check for breathing and a pulse. If breathing normally, place them in the recovery position (lying on their side with the head tilted back to keep the airway clear). Do not give them food or drink.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: If not breathing, start CPR immediately.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call an ambulance for any unexplained loss of consciousness.
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Unconscious Non-Breathing Victim (CPR)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Start CPR Immediately
Preparation & Use
Call emergency services. Place the person on their back on a firm surface. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest (at least 2 inches deep, 100-120 times per minute). If trained, give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Brain damage begins within 4 minutes without blood flow.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Continue CPR until paramedics arrive or an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is ready to use.
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Urinary Retention (Acute)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Seek Medical Care for Catheterization
Preparation & Use
Do not force the person to push or strain. Keep them calm. This condition requires professional medical intervention to drain the bladder safely.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: A severely full bladder can rupture or cause kidney damage.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Go to the emergency room for catheterization (inserting a tube to drain urine).
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