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  1. Fractures (broken bones): First aid - Mayo Clinic

    A fracture is a broken bone. It needs medical care. If the broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury, call 911 or your local emergency number. When to ...

  2. Chemical splash in the eye: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Chemicals may be in liquid or powdered form and can cause irritation and burns. The most dangerous chemicals are strong acids or alkali. Alkali burns tend to be ...

  3. A puncture wound, such as from stepping on a nail, doesn't usually cause much bleeding. But these wounds are often deep and can be dangerous because of the ...

  4. Animal bites: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    You may need medicine to fight infection. Or you may need a tetanus shot or rabies shots. Wild animals that may carry rabies are coyotes, foxes, raccoons, ...

  5. Frostbite: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Seek emergency care for: Intense pain even after taking a pain reliever and rewarming. Intense shivering. Slurred speech. Drowsiness. Trouble walking. Suspected ...

  6. Anaphylaxis: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    A life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis can cause shock, a sudden drop in blood pressure and trouble breathing.

  7. Toothache: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Tooth decay is the most common cause of toothaches for most children and adults. Bacteria that live in your mouth thrive on the sugars and starches in the food ...

  8. Spider bites: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    When to seek emergency help · You were bitten by a dangerous spider, such as a black widow or a brown recluse. · You're unsure if the bite was from a dangerous ...

  9. First aid for a choking person - Mayo Clinic

    If a person is choking and cannot talk, cry or laugh forcefully, the American Red Cross recommends this approach to delivering first aid.

  10. Dislocation: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    This can damage the joint and the muscles, ligaments, nerves or blood vessels around it. Put ice on the injured joint. This can help reduce swelling. Ice can ...