Responding to Emergencies and Giving First Aid

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Responding to Emergencies and GivingFirst Aid

• By
• Briana Randazzo
• And
• Anastasia Klingel

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What is an Emergency?
An emergency is a situation in which help is
needed right away. A fire is an emergency.
Someone drowning is an emergency.
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What actions should you take in an emergency?
911

• Act quickly
• Call 911 or another number
• Stay calm
• Tell an adult if possible

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What emergency phone numbers to keep by your
phone?

• Fire department
• Police
• Poison control center
• Hospital
• Doctor
• Dentist

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How can you help someone who is hurt?
Dont panic

• Get help
• Stay calm
• Give first aid
• Call for help
• Get an adult if possible

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What is a wound?
A wound is a cut or break in the skin. The
first thing you should do to treat a wound is
stop the bleeding.
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What to include in a first Aid Kit.

• Soap
• Gauze patches
• Rubber gloves
• Bandage scissors
• Antibiotic ointment
• Adhesive bandages

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What information should you give the operator?

• Your name
• Your address
• your phone number
• What the problem is
• family members name and phone number

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