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  1. First aid - Mayo Clinic

    First aid information from Mayo Clinic for use during a medical emergency.

  2. First-aid kits: Stock supplies that can save lives - Mayo Clinic

    Keep at least one first-aid kit in your home and one in your car. Store your kits someplace easy to get to and out of the reach of young children. Make sure ...

  3. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid - Mayo Clinic

    To learn CPR properly, take an accredited first-aid training course. The course should include instructions on CPR and use of an automated external ...

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

    How to give first aid for a broken bone.

  5. Bruise: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Consider taking a nonprescription pain reliever if needed. Consult a healthcare professional if you: Have very painful swelling in the bruised area. Suspect a ...

  6. Foreign object inhaled: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    If an inhaled foreign object causes choking, you'll need to perform first aid. To prepare yourself for these situations, learn the Heimlich maneuver and CPR in ...

  7. Shock: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss or an allergic reaction. It also may result from severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes.

  8. Severe bleeding: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Treatment. For severe bleeding, take these first-aid steps. Before checking for the source of the wound, put on disposable gloves and other ...

  9. Blisters: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    Apply an antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly to the blister and cover it with a nonstick bandage or gauze pad. After several days, cut away the dead skin.

  10. Hypothermia: First aid - Mayo Clinic

    How to administer first aid for someone with cold body temperature.