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 ...

Congestion or Stuffy Nose

Call 911  if your child: Has difficulty breathing or is unable to breathe Suddenly starts coughing or choking after being fed Has a...

Colds in Children

Call 911 if:  Your child has difficulty breathing. There's no way to cure your child's cold, but you can help relieve the s...

Choking in Children

Call 911  if the child is: Unconscious Not able to breathe because something is blocking the airway or has caused it to close off W...

Choking

Call 911 if: The person is choking. The person is having trouble breathing or has noisy breathing. The person is unconscious. or in...

Chest Pain Angina

Call 911 Angina -- or chest pain -- occurs because the heart is not receiving enough oxygen. The pain is usually in the chest and may al...

Chest Pain

Call 911 For possible heart attack symptoms and treatment, see Heart Attack Treatment. For Angina 1. Treat With Nitroglycerin If ...

Chest Injury

Call 911 Emergency medical assistance is critical for any serious wound to the chest. Even if there are no external wounds, there may ...

Chemical Eye Burn

1. Flush the Eye Have the person immediately rinse the eye or eyes under a faucet, in a gentle shower, or with a clean container of wat...

Chemical Burn

Call 911 Dial 911 or local poison control at 1-800-222-1222. 1. Protect Yourself Put on gloves or apron, if possible. Avoid exposin...

Catfish Sting

Call 911 if:  The person is having trouble breathing. 1. Get the Person Out of the Water 2. Do CPR if the Person Is Not Breathing ...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

1. Get the Person to Fresh Air Move the person away from carbon monoxide area. If the person is unconscious, check for injuries before...

Burns and Scalds in Children

Call 911 if: The burned area is charred or white. Electric shock or chemicals caused the burn. The burn is on the face, hands, feet, ...

Burns

Call 911 if: The burn penetrates all layers of the skin. The skin is leathery or charred looking, with white, brown, or black patches....

Bruises in Children

Bruises are not very common in infants. They're more common on the lower legs and foreheads of toddlers just learning to walk. Call...

Bruises

Treating a Bruise at Home 1. Reduce Bruising and Swelling Ice the area on and off for the first 24-48 hours. Apply ice for about 15...

Brown Recluse Spider Bite

1. Clean and Protect Clean area with gentle soap and water. Apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection. 2. Control Swelling Ic...

Broken Toe

Symptoms of a broken toe include: pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking. 1. Prevent Swelling and Further Injury Stay off t...

Broken Shoulder Blade

1. Get Medical Help Immediately Get the person to a health care provider or hospital emergency department. 2. Control Bleeding If t...

Broken or Knocked-Out Teeth

Call 911 if: The person has a serious injury or is unconscious. A knocked-out permanent tooth is a dental emergency. Knocked-out teeth...

Broken Nose

1. When to See a Health Care Provider Go to a hospital emergency room or see a health care provider immediately if: You cannot stop th...

Broken Leg

Call 911 if:  You think a thighbone is broken. A bone has punctured the skin. For other breaks: 1. Reduce Swelling and Avoid F...

Broken Jaw

Call 911  If the person has: Uncontrolled bleeding Difficulty breathing A possible spine injury (do not move the person) Or if the...

Broken Hip

Call 911 1. Do CPR, if Necessary If the person is not breathing or you can't find a pulse, start CPR. 2. Protect From Further I...

Broken Hand

Call 911 if: The person is seriously injured or unconscious. The hand is numb or cold. The skin under the fingernail is blue. A bone...