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S L KC7t <br /> 059 A►arelad•AltepaAA►1 by KO#410IM <br /> Appendix B <br /> Basic First Aid Emergency Tips <br /> Choking Procedures: Ask"Are you Choking?" <br /> ■ Determine if the victim can speak or cough <br /> • Stand behind victim <br /> • Wrap arms around victim's waist <br /> ■ Make a fist with one hand and place thumb side of the fist against the middle of <br /> the victim's abdomen just above the navel ands well below the lower tip of the <br /> breastbone. <br /> + Grasp your fist with your other hand <br /> • Keeping elbows out, press fist into victim's abdomen with a quick upward thrust, <br /> • Each thrust should be separate and distinct attempt to dislodge the object. <br /> • Repeat thrust until obstruction is cleared or until the victim becomes <br /> unconscious. <br /> Bleeding Control: Major Wounds—Severe Bleeding <br /> • Put gloves on before assisting anyone. <br /> * Apply direct pressure <br /> Elevate wounded arm or leg above heart if bone is not broken. <br /> • Apply clean dressing. If bleeding comes through, add more dressing on top. Do <br /> not remove any dressings. <br /> If bleeding persist: Continue direct pressure to wound, and apply pressure to <br /> nearest pressure point. Hold pressure 30-60 seconds, then release to check for <br /> bleeding. Continue this cycle until bleeding is controlled. <br /> o For arm: Press against artery on the inside of the upper arm. <br /> o For leg: Press against artery at the crease of the groin. <br /> • Treat for shock <br /> • Get professional medical help. (Send any severed body parts with victim. Wrap <br /> part in clean, dry cloth and place in a bag. Put bag in cool water or ice) <br /> CARRYING OPTIONS <br /> Carrying options include using a two-person lock-arm position or having the person sit <br /> in a sturdy chair (preferably one with arms). <br /> 29 <br />