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Everyday Survival Guide

Simple, step-by-step tips for basic first aid, personal safety, and everyday health concerns.

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What Do I Do If…?

Quick answers for getting sick, having a panic attack, getting hurt, or needing help right now.

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Emergency: call 911

…someone isn’t breathing?

Call 911 and start CPR right away. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest, and use an AED as soon as one arrives.

Emergency: call 911

…someone is choking?

If they can’t cough, speak, or breathe, give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts until the object comes out. For babies, use back blows and chest thrusts.

Emergency: call 911

…someone collapsed or won’t wake up?

Check if they respond and are breathing. If not, call 911 and start CPR. If they are breathing, call 911 and turn them on their side.

Emergency: call 911

…I think someone is having a heart attack?

Call 911 right away — don’t drive yourself or wait to see if it goes away. Every minute matters.

Emergency: call 911

…I think someone is having a stroke?

Use BE FAST to spot the signs: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time. Call 911 right away — fast treatment can save the brain.

Emergency: call 911

…someone is bleeding heavily?

Call 911, then press hard on the wound and don’t let up. Use a tourniquet for life-threatening bleeding from an arm or leg if you have one.

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Basic first aid

Simple steps for common injuries and medical problems until help arrives.

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