 
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
- Calmly and carefully assess the medical emergency you are faced with. If appropriate call 9-1-1.
- FIRST AID FOR RESCUE BREATHING
Gently tilt the head back and lift the chin to open the airway. Pinch the nose closed. Give two slow breaths into the mouth. Breathe into an adult once every five seconds, and for children or infants breathe gently once every three seconds. If you are doing the procedure correctly you should see the chest rise and fall.
- TO STOP BLEEDING
Apply direct pressure to the wound. You should always wear latex or rubber gloves. Maintain the pressure until the bleeding stops. If bleeding is from an arm or leg, and if the limb is not broken, elevate it above the level of the heart.
- TREATMENT FOR SHOCK
Do whatever is necessary to keep the person's body temperature as close to normal as possible. Attempt to rule out a broken neck or back. If no back or neck injury is present slightly elevate the person's legs.
- CHOKING
Stand behind the person. Place the thumb side of one of your fists against the person's abdomen, just above the naval and well below the end of the breastbone. Grasp your fist with your other hand, give an abdominal thrust. Repeat until the object comes out.
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