First Aid Instructions - Safety & Security Office / Ohlone Police
(510) 659-6111 (Fremont)
(510) 742-2311 (Newark)
See also Emergency Procedures and Information and Assisting People with Disabilities.
Fainting, Unconsciousness, and Shock
 Have victim lie or sit down and rest- Keep victim comfortable, not hot or cold
- Ask or look for emergency medical I.D.
- Treat other injuries as necessary
Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation
- Place victim on side and remove foreign matter from mouth with finger
- Place victim on back
- Tilt victim's head back to open airway
- Close victim's nostrils with fingers
- Inhale and place your mouth over victim's mouth
- Exhale until victim's chest expands
- Repeat every five seconds
- Keep trying until help arrives
- If problem, check victim for airway obstruction
Severe Bleeding and Wounds
- AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH BLOOD; IF POSSIBLE WEAR SURGICAL RUBBER GLOVES WHEN BLEEDING IS INVOLVED
- Apply direct pressure on wound
- Use clean cloth or hand
- Apply pressure to blood vessel, if necessary
- Elevate body part
- Add more cloth if blood soaks through
- Keep pressure on wound until help arrives
- Use tourniquet only as last resort
Choking
- Check victim's mouth and clear of foreign matter
- Lower head and give back blows
- Still choking, use abdominal thrusts
Heart Attack
- Place victim laying down on back
- Give resuscitation or CPR as necessary (if trained)
- Keep victim comfortable, not hot or cold
- Ask or look for emergency medical I.D.
Burns, Thermal and Chemical
- Immerse burned area in cold water
- Flood chemical burn with cool water
- Cover burn with dry bandage
- Keep victim quiet and comfortable
Fractures and Sprains
- Keep victim still
- Keep injured area immobile
- CAUTION: HEAD, NECK OR BACK INJURY: Any victim suspected of having head, neck or back injury, keep absolutely still. Treat for shock if necessary and keep warm
Poisoning and Overdose
- Determine what substance is involved and how taken
- Stay with victim and assist as necessary
- If choking, lower head
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