$Text, Check breathing...if stopped, give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
$Text, Check for a pulse...if the heart is not beating, perform CPR.
$End1
$Page2
$Sounds,S14,S15,S16
$SubTitle,Eight Basic Steps To Take
$Text, Stop bleeding by applying pressure directly over the wound.
$Text, If something has been swallowed, ask the victim what it was.
$Text, Keep the victim warm to avoid shock...if necessary treat for shock.
$End2
$Page3
$Sounds,S17,S18
$SubTitle,Eight Basic Steps To Take
$Text, Perform the Heimlich maneuver for choking.
$Text, Try to remain calm and keep the victim calm.
$End3
$Page4
$Sounds,S21,S22,S23
$SubTitle,What To Tell The Doctor Or Paramedics
$Text, Exactly what has happened.
$Text, Any noticeable injuries, symptoms or signs.
$Text, When it occurred, or when symptoms or signs began.
$End4
$Page5
$Sounds,S24,S25,S26
$SubTitle,What To Tell The Doctor Or Paramedics
$Text, If known, what medications have been taken.
$Text, If poisoning has occurred, what has been swallowed and when.
$Text, Where the victim is.
$End5
$Page6
$Sounds,S27,S28
$SubTitle,What To Tell The Doctor Or Paramedics
$Text, The phone number and address of your location.
$Text, Ask what else you can do to help.
$End6
$Page7
$Sounds,S31,S32,S33
$SubTitle,Being Prepared
$Text, When you call for help, be prepared to give your name, the location, and the type of emergency.
$Text, Know what professional medical services are available in your community.
$Text, Know the route to the nearest hospital emergency room.
$End7
$Page8
$Sounds,S34,S35
$SubTitle,Being Prepared
$Text, Know the location of your family's medical records, and be prepared to provide the victim's medical history.
$Text, Carry insurance ID cards, Medicare or Medicaid cards with you at all times.
$End8
$Page9
$Sounds,S41,S42,S43
$SubTitle,Who To Call
$Text, In an emergency, making the right phone call can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some guidelines to help you decide who to call.
$Text, Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) if the victim:
$Text, Is not breathing or is having difficulty breathing.
$End9
$Page10
$Sounds,S44,S45,S46
$SubTitle,Who To Call
$Text, Has no pulse.
$Text, Is unconscious or semi-conscious.
$Text, Is showing signs of shock.
$End10
$Page11
$Sounds,S47,S48,S49
$SubTitle,Who To Call
$Text, Has a neck, back or spinal injury.
$Text, Has a head injury.
$Text, Has a serious fracture or a possible broken bone.
$End11
$Page12
$Sounds,S410,S411,S412
$SubTitle,Who To Call
$Text, Is bleeding severely, or passing or vomiting blood.
$Text, Is ill or injured and cannot be moved easily.
$Text, Has an injury or illness that is life or limb threatening.
$End12
$Page13
$Sounds,S413,S414,S415
$SubTitle,Who To Call
$Text, Call the Poison Control Center if you know or suspect that the victim is exposed to poison by mouth, skin contact or breathing.
$Text, Call a Doctor if the victim:
$Text, Shows decreasing alertness
$End13
$Page14
$Sounds,S416,S417,S418
$SubTitle,Who To Call
$Text, Has severe diarrhea or vomiting
$Text, Has a sudden rise in temperature or a persistent high fever
$Text, Is in great pain or is suffering persistent pain
$End14
$Page15
$Sounds,S419
$SubTitle,Who To Call
$Text, Is dehydrated
$End15
$Page16
$Sounds,S420
$SubTitle,Emergency Telephone Numbers
$Text, Fill out the following form now, and print out the copies you need to keep these emergency telephone numbers by every phone in the house.
$End16
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Phone Number and Address of Location_________________________________________
