Call for Help Call 9-1-1 immediately. If you don't have quick access to a phone, send someone else to call for help while you attend to the injured victims.
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Start the Breathing Victims who are not breathing need your help first. Gently tilt the person's head to its normal, eyes-front position and check for breathing--hold your hand in front of the person's mouth and nose to see if you can feel breathing.
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Stop the Bleeding Once the victim is breathing, you can check for bleeding. Put on protective gloves, if available. To stop the bleeding:
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Special Note: Your focus should be on assisting injured victims until EMS arrives. If you were not able to call for help prior to starting the breathing and stopping the bleeding, do so at this time.
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