When the wound is longer than 1 inch
If the person feels faint but is still conscious
When the injury is on the hand or foot
If blood is soaking through multiple layers of bandages despite pressure
Rinse the burn with cool running water for 10–15 minutes
Apply butter to soothe the burn
Cover the burn with an ice pack
Pop any blisters to reduce swelling
Cover the eye with a clean, sterile gauze pad or paper cup and seek medical care
Remove the object from the eye to prevent infection
Rinse the eye with water to remove dirt and debris
Apply firm pressure to stop any bleeding
Call 911 immediately
Help them lie down and drink water
Drive them to the hospital
Perform CPR right away
Sudden chest pain
Difficulty walking in a straight line
Sweating and shivering
Facial drooping on one side
Assume they are fine and let them rest
Offer them a drink of water to help calm them down
Call 911 immediately — strokes can worsen quickly
Drive them to the nearest clinic instead of calling for help
If the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes
If the person falls asleep after the seizure
If the person feels embarrassed or disoriented
Only if the seizure happens in public
Rub them vigorously to restore blood flow
Immerse them in warm (not hot) water
Use a hairdryer on low heat
Massage the fingers with lotion
Shivering that suddenly stops
Sweating and rapid heartbeat
Intense hunger and thirst
Sudden burst of energy and alertness
Stand still and push back against the crowd
Move directly toward the nearest exit
Move diagonally toward the edges of the crowd
Drop to the ground to avoid being knocked over
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