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Fundamental First Aid: The ABC's

By Rod Brouhard, About.com

Updated: February 14, 2008

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While Waiting for the Ambulance

As the ambulance is responding to your emergency, there are some things you can do to help emergency crews find you. Make sure to try to do as many of these things as possible to prepare for the ambulance's arrival:
  • Lock up the dogs or other pets
  • Turn on the porch light
  • Gather the victim's personal medical information
  • Send someone to meet emergency crews and guide them to the victim
  • Move cars & furniture out of the way to allow access with a gurney
  • Don't forget to keep an eye on the victim

Index: Fundamental First Aid: The ABC's

  1. Safety First
  2. Determine if the Victim is Awake
  3. A is for Airway and B is for Breathing
  4. C is for Circulation
  5. While Waiting for the Ambulance

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