Herbal First Aid Part II - First Things First

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Herbal First Aid Part II - First Things First

 

by Kurt King, Master Herbalist and author of Herbs to the Rescue: Herbal

First Aid Handbook

 

There are six basic steps that apply in any first aid situation.  They

are:

 

1) Stay calm and think first before you act.

2) Check if person is breathing and if there is a heartbeat.  (Pulse

check on wrist or neck arteries.  Visually notice chest action for

breathing.)  If person is not breathing or pulse cannot be found,

administer emergency CPR immediately.

 

3) Check for severe bleeding (hemorrhage).

 

4) The next priority is to examine for shock (Shock is a serious

condition of acute circulatory collapse, usually brought on by severe

blood loss or trauma).  Then examine for head injuries, fractures,

lacerations and dislocations.

 

5) Begin treating person accordingly using a good " bed-side manner, "

calming and reassuring the person to help prevent shock or hysteria.

 

6) Find adequate shelter for the injured person, out of the harsh

elements.  Keep person warm, calm and reassured that all is going

well.

 

WHERE YOU SHOULD HAVE FIRST AID KITS:

 

1. Be sure to keep a kit in each of your vehicles

 

2. Take a smaller kit with you when you travel by plane or train

 

3. In your home

 

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