What You Can Do When Medical Attention Is Required

Call for medical assistance (911).
Do not move the victim, or remove helmets or protective gear.
Do not give food, drink or medication until the extent of the injury has been determined.
Remember HIV…be very careful around body fluids. In an emergency protect your hands with plastic bags.
Apply pressure to bleeding wounds with a clean cloth or pad, unless the eye or eyelid is affected or a loose bone can be felt in a head injury. In these cases, do not apply pressure but gently cover the wound with a clean cloth.
Apply ice or a cold pack to areas that have suffered a blow (such as a bump on the head) to help control swelling and pain.
Remember to advise your doctor if the patient has HIV or hepatitis.

Posted by: on July 26th, 2013