 The immediate temporary care given to an injured or ill person until he or she can get professional help  Be prepared  Take universal precautions- actions to prevent the spread of disease by treating all blood as if it was contaminated  First Steps:  Recognize the signs of an Emergency- listen for people calling out or unusual noises; or odor  Decide to Act- evaluate situation and decide what action to take  Call for Help- 9-1-1  Provide care until help arrives- stay with person until professional help arrives and protect them
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