While the victim sits upright, pinch the nostrils together to stop the bleeding. An alternate method is to pack the bleeding nostrils with gauze and pinch together. Call a physician or take victim to an emergency facility if bleeding persists. Poisoning Call the nearest Poison Control Center , and be able to tell them what substance was ingested and the quantity ingested. If instructed to take victim to an emergency facility, take the container of the ingested substance so that medical personnel can determine the proper course of treatment for the particular substance.
Scrapes Use warm water and mild soap to gently clean scrapped skin.
Do not apply a dressing unless the injury will be in contact with clothing. Apply antibiotic ointment. Shock Put victim in a reclining position and loosen his clothing. Cover to prevent loss of body heat, but be careful not to overheat the victim. Legs should be raised higher than the head.