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- Wounds, Abrasions & Bleeding
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- Asthma
- Shock
- Anaphylactic Shock
- Heart Attack
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- Nosebleed
- Spinal Injury
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Burn: Electrical & Chemical
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- Hypothermia
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- Poisons
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Poisons
First Aid response to swallowed poison:- If the person is conscious, then ask about the exposure or ingestion history.
- Call your local poison control center (800-222-1222)
- DO NOT give anything by mouth until advised by the poison control or emergency personnel
- DO NOT attempt to induce vomiting.
- DO NOT administer syrup of Ipecac
- If unable to contact poison control then you may give frequent sips of cold milk or water (risk of emesis or aspiration)
- Monitor and record vital signs-level of response, pulse and breathing
- Be prepared to administer CPR, if necessary
- Obtain medical help if symptoms continue or worsen
- If the person is unconscious then call EMS or 911 and start CPR.
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