Emergency First Aid

Post emergency phone numbers 
next to your phones.

Poisoning

• Immediately call a poison control center, a hospital emergency room, or a doctor.   National Poison Control Center:  1-800-222-1222.
• Have ipecac syrup on hand, but use only if instructed to do so by a health care professional.

Burns or scalds

• Contact a doctor immediately
• Immediately place injured area in cool water or apply a clean cloth dipped in cool water.
• Do not apply grease, butter, ointments, or powders.
• Leave any blisters alone.
• Cover the area loosely with a clean material that won’t stick to the wound, such as aluminum foil.

Head injuries

• Call a doctor immediately.
• Have a baby rest quietly.

• Loss of consciousness/cannot be awakened.
• Inability to move arms or legs.
• Drainage of blood or other fluid from nose, mouth, or ears.
• Headaches, dizziness, or vomiting.
• Different sized pupils.

Choking

• Remove object from mouth only if blockage is visible and can be easily grasped.
• Learn CPR from your local Red Cross or American Heart Association.