FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911. Recognizing these signs early can save lives.

Applying ice directly to a burn can cause further tissue damage. Instead, use cool (not ice-cold) running water.

If the AED does not advise a shock, rescuers should immediately resume CPR.

Installing carbon monoxide detectors and ensuring proper ventilation can prevent dangerous CO buildup.

Visible chest rise confirms that breaths are being delivered effectively.

Cleaning the wound with water and covering it with a sterile dressing prevents infection and promotes healing.

The first step after turning on an AED is attaching the electrode pads.

If a patient has a pulse but is not breathing adequately, healthcare providers should provide rescue breathing without chest compressions.

An EpiPen (epinephrine) is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, as it quickly reverses severe allergic reactions.

Swelling, deformity, severe pain, and inability to move the injured area are signs of a fracture.

Diabetic emergencies can cause confusion, dizziness, sweating, and shakiness due to abnormal blood sugar levels.

Applying direct pressure to a wound is the most effective way to stop severe bleeding.

If an inhaler is not available and the attack worsens, call 911 immediately as it may become life-threatening.

For adults with an advanced airway, ventilation should be given at a rate of 1 breath every 6 seconds.

Most AEDs are programmed to reanalyze the heart rhythm every 2 minutes.

Pulse checks should be limited to 10 seconds to avoid delaying CPR.

The first priority in treating a deep open wound is to apply direct pressure to control bleeding before cleaning and dressing the wound.

If a person is unable to speak or cough, perform the Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts) to help expel the obstruction.

CPR is only performed if a person is unresponsive AND not breathing. If they are breathing, monitor them until help arrives.

Check if the person is responsive. If they are unresponsive, call 911 and begin CPR if needed.

Moving the person to a cool environment and providing fluids helps reduce body temperature gradually.

Laying the person flat and elevating their legs improves circulation and helps restore normal blood flow to the brain.

The two-thumb encircling hands technique is the preferred method for two-rescuer infant CPR, as it provides better depth and control.

Rescue breaths should be given before starting chest compressions in drowning victims.

Encourage the victim to keep coughing instead of immediately intervening.

Lying the person flat with legs elevated improves circulation and blood flow to vital organs.

Defibrillation should be performed as soon as a shockable rhythm is detected by the AED.

Rescue breathing is recommended for victims with a pulse but inadequate breathing.

Pulse checks should be performed approximately every 2 minutes when providing rescue breathing.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is life-threatening, and the first step is to move the victim to fresh air immediately.

Never hold down a person having a seizure. Instead, clear the area and protect their head while allowing the seizure to pass.

Inhaling toxic fumes can cause serious respiratory issues, and the first step is to move the victim to fresh air.

Agonal breathing is a sign of cardiac arrest and CPR should be initiated.

Gasping (agonal breathing) is not normal breathing and should not delay CPR.

You should NOT remove an embedded object. Instead, apply pressure around it and seek medical help.

A concussion can have delayed symptoms, so the person should be monitored closely and should avoid activities that worsen their condition.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas, making it extremely dangerous.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is life-threatening, and the first step is to move the victim to fresh air immediately.

If a choking victim becomes unresponsive and pulseless, CPR should begin immediately, starting with compressions.

Flushing the eye with water for at least 15 minutes helps remove the chemical and prevent further damage.

Chest compressions keep oxygenated blood circulating to the brain and heart until normal function is restored.

For children, compress the chest at least 1/3 of its diameter (about 2 inches or 5 cm).

Early defibrillation is the most critical step in increasing survival rates for patients in cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm.

Breaths should be delivered over 1 second each to produce visible chest rise.

Switching roles every 2 minutes prevents rescuer fatigue and minimizes interruptions.

An AED analyzes the heart rhythm and delivers a shock if a shockable rhythm is present.

AED pads should be placed at least 1 inch away from a pacemaker to avoid interference.

For infants, the correct pulse check location is the brachial artery (inside the upper arm).

Diabetic emergencies can cause confusion, dizziness, sweating, and shakiness due to abnormal blood sugar levels.

For adult CPR, hands should be placed in the center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum.