6 First Aid Techniques You Can Use on Yourself in an Emergency

If you cut yourself badly, for example with a knife, your first priority is stopping the bleeding. If there is a large object embedded in the wound, don’t take it out yourself. Apply pressure with a sterile bandage if you have one, or the cleanest available material if not (such as a piece of clothing). Elevating the wound may help. Call 911 if you can’t control the bleeding.

For minor injuries that aren’t bleeding too much, clean the wound and apply a bandage. Always seek medical care as soon as possible for deep cuts or puncture wounds to the head or torso, spurting blood, numbness, or if you can see muscle or bone.

If you begin to feel faint or nauseous, you may be going into shock. Lie down, elevate your legs, and call for help if you haven’t already.

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