What should you remember when giving frist aid?
1. Check for safety before you approach the victim.
2. Call 911 or the local emergency number.
3. Care for the victim until medical help arrives.
Other important things to remember:
- Remain calm and reassuring.
- Stay with the victim until medical help arrives.
- Do not move or try to reposition the victim unless necessary to do so to provide adequate care or prevent further injury.
- Control any bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound.
- If the victim is not breathing, start CPR immediately.
- If the victim is in shock, elevate their legs and keep them warm.
- Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink unless instructed to do so by medical personnel.
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