If the Person is awake and Responsive and there is no severe life-threatening bleeding:
- Obtain consent: Tell the person your name, describes type and level of training, states what you thinks is wrong and what you plans to do, and asks permission to provide care.
- Tell a bystander to get the AED and first aid kit: Point to a bystander and speak out loud.
- Use appropriate PPE: Put on gloves, if available.
- Interview the person: Uses SAMPLE questions to gather more information about signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent medical history, last food or drink and events leading up to the incident.
- Conduct a head-to-toe check: Check head and neck, shoulders, chest and abdomen, hips, legs and feet, arms and hands for signs of injury.
- Provide care consistent with knowledge and training according to the conditions you find.