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From choking incidents to knife wounds, click on for first aid hacks to save yourself if you're alone.
Choking cuts off oxygen to the brain, so it's crucial to give first aid as quickly as possible.
If you're alone when choking, make a fist and place it slightly above your navel.
Then, wrap your fist with the other hand and bend over a countertop or chair. Shove your fist inward and upward to make the object move up.
Also when choking, make a firm fist with any hand that's convenient for you.
Then, press your fist against your abdomen below the rib cage but above the navel. Cover your other hand around your fist.
If the Heimlich maneuver doesn't help, bend at the lower back so that the body is perpendicular to the floor and lean on your hands. You can also use a chair to rest your legs and knees on.
If you can't get the object out immediately, call emergency even if you can't speak, and unlock your front door.
If you're pregnant, you should place your hands higher than usual, under the breastbone. Another alternative maneuver is to slam your back into a wall while coughing.
Electrical fires and oil fires are different from organic solid fires, so using water to put them out isn't effective.
Leave the pot where it is, and don't try to move it. Also, try to turn off the stove. Then, cover the flame with a metal lid, but avoid using a ceramic one.
To put out a small fire, use baking soda. Salt can also work, but don't use baking powder.
Don't try to put off the fire with water, a towel, or any other fabric. And if you have a fire extinguisher, make sure to use it.
If you recognize any symptoms of a heart attack or just have a suspicion that you may be experiencing one, try the following tips.
Make sure to stop what you're doing, especially if you're driving or exercising. Then, call emergency services first, and after a friend or relative.
Sit down with your knees bent upward to improve circulation. Your tailbone should be placed several inches away from the wall. Also, take slow, deep breaths.
Fires are one of the most dangerous and scariest scenarios to experience. If you happen to be alone, click on for what you should do.
Use an item of clothing, a cloth, or tissues to protect the respiratory tract from the smoke.
If your clothes catch fire, stop immediately, drop flat to the ground, and roll around.
If you cut yourself badly, your first priority is stopping the bleeding. And if there's a large object embedded in the wound, don't take it out yourself.
If there's no object in the wound, apply pressure with a sterile bandage if you have one or the cleanest available piece of fabric.
Elevating the wound may help. But make sure to call emergency services if you can't control the bleeding.
First things first, while driving a car, place both hands on the steering wheel in the 10 and 2 o'clock position.
The impact of your car hitting something triggers the airbag system, so don't block the steering wheel because it may cause serious injury.
Stay in a normal driving position and avoid hunching or ducking since vehicle safety systems are designed to protect you in this position.
Often other people will notice the signs before you do, so if you're alone, pay attention. In the case of frostbite, your skin may become pale, then waxy, then dark. Warm the area gently, and get to an emergency room quickly. If you're alone and unable to drive, call emergency services.
Hypothermia is even more of a medical emergency than frostbite, since it affects your whole body and can be life-threatening. The symptoms can include confusion, trouble walking, and slurred speech, so call for help as soon as you notice something may be wrong.
If you wait to see if it gets worse, you may not be coherent enough to find help and communicate. If possible, go to a warm place, remove any wet clothing, and call the emergency.
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First aid hacks to save yourself if you're alone
These tips can help you in critical situations
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Finding yourself in a medical emergency or dangerous situation with no one around can be a very scary thing. But knowing what to do in these situations can save your life. Although you can't perform CPR on yourself, there are still plenty of ways you can attempt to handle an emergency if you're alone and still conscious.
From choking incidents to knife wounds, click on for first aid hacks to save yourself if you're alone.