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First Aid: Choking
Choking occurs when a foreign object lodges in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food often is the culprit. Young children often swallow small objects. Because choking cuts off oxygen to the brain, give…
First Aid: Chemical Splashes Into Your Eye
If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately as first aid
Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes. Use whichever of these approaches is quickest:
Get into the shower and…