First Aid

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Accidents can happen at any time and any place.

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Someone may fall down on the street or get hurt at home.

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In an emergency, you need to stay calm and act fast.

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Knowing basic first aid can save a person's life.

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This article will teach you some important first aid skills.

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The first step in any emergency is to call for help.

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In many countries, you can call 911 for an ambulance.

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Tell the operator where you are and what happened.

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Speak clearly and answer all of their questions.

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The ambulance will come to you as fast as possible.

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Stay on the phone until the operator says you can hang up.

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If someone is bleeding, you should use a bandage.

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First, wash your hands if you can.

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Then press a clean cloth on the wound to stop the bleeding.

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After that, wrap a bandage around the wound tightly.

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Do not remove the bandage even if blood comes through.

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Just add more cloth on top of it.

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CPR is one of the most important first aid skills.

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CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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You use CPR when someone stops breathing or their heart stops.

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First, check if the person is awake by tapping their shoulder.

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If they do not respond, call for an ambulance right away.

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Then push hard and fast on the center of their chest.

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Push about 100 times per minute.

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CPR can keep a person alive until help arrives.

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Everyone should learn basic first aid.

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You can take a class at your local hospital or community center.

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Many classes are short and not very expensive.

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Some classes are even free.

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The skills you learn will stay with you forever.

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One day, you may need to help a family member or a stranger.

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First aid knowledge is more valuable than you think.