Dizziness

Call 911  if the person has: A change in vision or speech Chest pain Shortness of breath Rapid, irregular, or very slow heartbeat ...

Diving Ear Pain

Symptoms of diving ear pain (also known as barotrauma) include: Ear pressure Mild to severe ear pain Nausea Reduced hearing Ringin...

Diarrhea in Children

Call 911  if your child: Is not responding to touch or sounds Has skin that doesn't bounce back when pinched Is breathing fast ...

Diarrhea

Call 911  if the person or child: Is very dehydrated Has severe abdominal pain Treating Dehydration 1. Take Fluids Ask your do...

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Whiplash

1. Seek Medical Care See a doctor. Or go to a hospital emergency room if: Pain occurs after an injury or accident. Neck pain radiate...

Vaginal Bleeding

Call 911 if you are NOT pregnant and have abnormal vaginal bleeding with: Light-headedness Fainting Skin that appears unusually pal...

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Tailbone Injury

Call 911 if: There are signs of spinal cord injury along with tailbone injury caused by a fall. Symptoms of spinal cord injury includ...

Scratched Eye/Corneal Abrasion

Seek emergency care if: There is pain, change in vision, or increased sensitivity to light after a scratch or trauma to the eyeball. ...

Rabies

Call 911 if: The person is seriously injured in an animal attack. 1. Stop Bleeding Apply sustained pressure for several minutes. ...

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Panic Attacks

1. Calm the Person Ask the person what you can do to help. Reassure the person that the attack will probably pass in a few minutes. ...

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Nail Injuries

Call 911 if: The fingertip or toe has been partially or completely amputated. Major bleeding doesn't stop after 10 minutes of pre...

Migraine Headache

1. Treat Symptoms Have the person rest in a cool, dark room. Apply a cool compress or ice pack to the painful area. Massage the scal...

Labor

Call 911 if:  The woman has heavy vaginal bleeding. The woman has severe stomach or pelvic pain. The woman has a seizure. The woman...

Knee Dislocation

1. Call 911 or Go to the Emergency Room 2. Control Swelling Ice the area. 3. Immobilize Dislocation Immobilize leg above and b...

Jaundice (Newborns)

Call 911 if your baby: Is not feeding well Is listless Has a fever Jaundice is common in newborns and not harmful in most cases,...

Inability to Urinate

1. Get Medical Help Immediately Go to a hospital emergency room or call 911. 2. Follow Up Emergency personnel will insert a cath...

Hand Injury

Call 911 if: The person is seriously injured. Injury includes amputation. Bone is protruding through skin. Bleeding cannot be stopp...

Gastroenteritis

Call 911 if: The person experiences signs of dehydration. The person may have food poisoning from eating a canned food. Know the Sig...

Gas Pain (Children)

Gas pain is common in babies and rarely a cause for concern. Call Doctor If: Your child seems sick. Your child vomits blood or gree...

Facial Fracture

Call 911 if: The person has difficulty breathing. The upper and lower jaws don't meet properly. There is an open wound with expo...

Ear Foreign Body

1. Remove Object if Possible If you can see the foreign body in the ear and remove it easily, carefully do so using tweezers. Never po...

Diaper Rash

Diaper rash is very common, especially in babies who have started to eat solid foods. Here are ways you can help your child. Call Doc...

Dehydration in Children Under 12 Years Old

Call 911  if the child: Has extremely dry mouth or no tears Is lethargic Is older and does not urinate in 12 or more hours Isn...

Dehydration in Adults and Children Over 12

Call 911 if the person has: Extreme thirst Dry skin, mouth, and mucous membranes Little or no urination for 12 hours or more Incre...

Cyanide Poisoning

Call 911 if:  You are sure the person was exposed to cyanide. If you are not sure it is cyanide, call Poison Control at 800-222-122...

Cuts and Bleeding in Children

Call 911 if: Your child is bleeding heavily. The wound is deep. The edges of the wound are gaping. The wound is spurting blood. Yo...

Cuts or Lacerations

Call 911 if:  A cut is bleeding severely Blood is spurting out Bleeding can't be stopped after 10 minutes of firm and steady pre...

Crying and Colic in Babies

Coping with a colicky baby can be terribly difficult for parents. Remember that colic is common and it won't last forever. It starts ...

Cradle Cap in Children

Cradle cap is a crusty, scaly rash on a baby's scalp. It's common and harmless, and not a sign of allergy, infection, or hygiene ...

Crabs (Pubic Lice)

1. Remove Pubic Lice and Eggs Use an over-the-counter lotion or anti-lice shampoo. Follow instructions on the label. The shampoo will...

CPR for Children

Call 911 If you’re alone with a child or baby who is unresponsive and not breathing (or only gasping), call 911 after you’ve done 2 mi...

CPR for Adults

Call 911  if a person: Collapses Becomes unresponsive 1. Check Responsiveness Tap the person's shoulder and shout, "A...

Coughs

Call 911  if your child: Is unconscious or not breathing Is gasping for breath Has trouble breathing or is breathing very fast when...

Convulsions in Children

Call 911  if the child: Appears to have a seizure with uncontrolled, rapid shaking Has trouble breathing Turns blue Hits his head ...

Constipation in Children

Call 911  if your child is constipated and: Has severe abdominal pain Has fever Is vomiting Has a swollen abdomen Is listless ...