Health & Safety Tips
Personal information to have on hand if you need EMS
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Name, social security number, birth date
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Medical history
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A list of current medications
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While waiting for an ambulance
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Listen to any directions given by dispatch
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Clear a pathway to the patient
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Turn on outdoor lights if an emergency occurs at nighttime
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Have a list of personal information and medications available
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Allergic Reactions
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For seasonal allergies, an over-the-counter allergy medicine usually soothes symptoms
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If breathing becomes difficult and your throat begins to swell shut, call 9-1-1 immediately
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Have an EpiPen on hand if you have severe allergic reactions
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Know CPR
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Take a course in CPR so that you can be prepared if a cardiac arrest occurs
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Step 1: Check for a pulse and breathing - if there is no pulse or breaths are extremely slow gasps, call 9-1-1 and begin CPR immediately
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Step 2: Remove shirt and begin chest compressions
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Step 3: Push hard and push fast - 100 continuous compressions per minute is advised
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Sign up for a CPR class here to become certified
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First Aid for Minor Burns
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The American Burn Association states that approximately 486,000 patients receive medical treatments for burns each year. However, minor burns can be cared for at home.
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Hold the minor burn under cool water or apply a cool, wet towel
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After the burn is cooled, apply a lotion with aloe vera or moisturizer
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Bandage the burn with a loose sterile gauze
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For major burns, see a doctor or dial 9-1-1
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Visit https://pacificmedicalacls.com/basics-burn-care for more information regarding burns and their care.
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Stop the Bleed
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If someone is stabbed with a knife or sharp object, or receives a gunshot wound, dial 9-1-1 and act fast
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To stop the bleed, fill the wound with clean gauze or cloth and wrap it securely
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If bleeding is continuous or heavy, tie a tourniquet several inches above the wound - if you don't have a tourniquet, use a belt or wide strap of thick fabric to tie around the arms or legs of the victim
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