Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
first aid
first aid
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Emergency treatment
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Accidents happen. Someone chokes on an ice cube or gets stung by a bee. It is important to know when to call 911 -- it is for life-threatening emergencies. While waiting for help to arrive, you may be able to save someone's life. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is for people whose hearts or breathing has stopped and the Heimlich maneuver is for people who are choking. You can also learn to handle common injuries and wounds. Cuts and scrapes, for example, should be rinsed with cool water. To stop bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure, using gauze. If blood soaks through, add more gauze, keeping the first layer in place. Continue to apply pressure. It is important to have a first aid kit available. Keep one at home and one in your car. It should include a first-aid guide. Read the guide to learn how to use the items, so you are ready in case an emergency happens.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Emergency care or treatment given to a person who suddenly becomes ill or injured before full medical services become available.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Providing immediate care for minor burns, injuries, poisoning, bites, and stingsNursing Interventions ClassificationUniversity of Iowa, 2007
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The goal of first aid is to save life, to prevent an injury or illness from worsening, or to help speed recovery. First aid for cardiac arrest, choking, internal bleeding, minor wounds, and minor soft tissue injuries is discussed in this chapter. Other chapters discuss first aid for the following�Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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