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Basic First Aid For Burns

The first step to treating a burn is to stop the burning process.8 Chemicals need to be cleaned off. Electricity needs to be turned off. Heat needs to be cooled down with running water. Sunburn victims need to be covered up or go inside. No matter what caused the burns or how bad they are, stopping the burn comes before treating the burn.
The severity of a burn is based on depth and size. For serious burns, you might need to see a doctor or call 911.
 Take these first aid steps:
Flush the burned area with cool running water for several minutes. Do not use ice.9
Apply a light gauze bandage.
Do not apply ointments, butter, or oily remedies to the burn.
Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain relief if necessary.
Do not break any blisters that may have formed.10

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Basic First Aid For Cardiac Arrest

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the most important medical procedure of all.2 If a person is in cardiac arrest (the heart is no longer pumping blood) and CPR is not performed, that person will die. On the other hand, performing CPR or using an automated external defibrillator (AED) could save a life.3
You can start by reviewing the basics of CPR. The procedure has changed in the past few years, so it is best to take a CPR class at a medical center, community college, Red Cross, or fire department. There is no substitute for a hands-on class.
AEDs are available in many public areas and businesses.4 These devices are simplified for use even if you have never been trained. CPR training will include familiarization with AED use.
According to the American Heart Association and American Red Cross 2015 guidelines, the steps to take when a cardiac arrest5 is suspected are:
Command someone to call 911 or the medical alert system for the locale.
Immediately start chest compressions regardless of your training. Compress hard and fast in the center of the chest, allowing recoil between compressions. Hand this task over to those who are trained if and when they arrive.
If you are trained, use chest compressions and rescue breathing.
 An AED should be applied and used. But it is essential not to delay chest compressions, so finding one should be commanded to someone else while you are doing chest compressions.

 
Basic First Aid for Bleeding