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911 will need our address - 499 Preston St. Ottawa K1S 4N7.

First Aid Kit & Naloxone kits are available next to Stereo on both levels.

1. Cut/Scrape: If there is bleeding, press firmly over the site with a clean cloth until it stops, anywhere from three to 15 minutes. Clean with lukewarm running water and gently pat dry. If the skin is broken, apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment, then cover with a bandage or gauze and adhesive tape. If you can’t control the bleeding after several attempts with direct pressure, head to an Emergency Room or Call 911.

2. Burn: Immediately hold injury under cold running water or apply a cold, wet towel until the pain subsides. Cover any small blisters with a loose bandage or gauze and tape. Call a doctor as soon as possible if burns are on the face, hands, or genitals, or if they’re larger than 1/4 inch anywhere on the body. If the injury looks rooted, go to the Emergency Room. For a burn covering a tenth of the body or more, don’t use cold compresses; call 911 and cover up with a clean sheet or a blanket to prevent hypothermia until help arrives. DO NOT pop any blisters yourself. If the skin breaks, apply antibiotic cream and cover the area with a bandage or gauze until it’s healed.

3. Nose Bleed: Sit upright and don’t tilt your head back. Loosen any tight clothing around your neck. Pinch the lower end of the nose close to the nostrils and lean forward while you apply constant pressure for five to ten minutes. Don’t release and check the nose; it could prolong the bleeding. If the nosebleed is the result of trauma, you can reduce swelling by holding an ice pack against the bridge of the nose after the bleeding slows down. If it persists for more than ten minutes or returns later, call your doctor or go to the Emergency Room to check for breakage

4. Sprains, Strains and Tears: When a sprain, strain, or tear takes place, the first thing to do is immobilize the affected area, elevate it, and apply ice and compression to reduce swelling. Strains accompanied by severe pain, swelling, or discoloration may require a trip to the hospital. In milder cases, rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication will help the area heal

5. Fractures: Fractures are broken bones, and they can occur as a result of falls or other harsh impacts. When this happens, the affected part should be immobilized, and additional manipulation of the affected area should be avoided. Remember that a fracture could sever a blood vessel or a nerve if it is not immobilized, resulting in a much more severe injury. Immobilize the injured part, and transport the patient to the nearest hospital as soon as possible or call 911.

7. Heart Attack: What are the 4 signs/symptoms of an impending heart attack?

• Chest pain or discomfort.Severe chest pain (like squeezing, or a heaviness, or pressing) at the central or left part of the chest, lasting usually for at least 20 min.

• Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. ...

• Pain that radiates to the left upper arm, neck or jaw

• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms or shoulders or back

• Shortness of breath.

• Profuse sweating and a feeling of impending doom.

However, the elderly, females and those suffering from diabetes may develop non-classical heart attack symptoms. These include:

• Shortness of breath

• Mild chest pain

• Nausea, vomiting

• Pain in the epigastric region (upper central portion of the abdomen)

What to do during a heart attack

1. Call 911 - Provide address and symptoms details
2. Lie down and stay calm - Don't panic! Stay calm, lie person down and rest while waiting for help. Allow the person to get into the position that he/she is most comfortable in whether this be lying down or sitting upright."
3. Take an aspirin (if not allergic to it) If not conscious, put Aspirin in the side of the cheek to avoid choking.
4. Apply CPR but only If the heart is not beating (Cardiac Arrest) If you don’t know how to administer CPR, don’t panic, 911 operator will walk you through it - Collaburo does not have a defibrillator AED.

What not to do during a heart attack

• Do not rely on just taking nitroglycerin. Taking a prescribed medication such as nitroglycerin that temporarily widens blood vessels to improve blood supply to the heart is unlikely to stop a heart attack. ...

• Do not cough repeatedly. ...

• Do not apply pressure on the chest. Do not do CPR unless the person’s heart has stopped beating

8. Dangerous Intoxication:

How can you tell if someone is dangerously drunk - Alcohol poisoning signs and symptoms include:

1. Confusion.

2. Vomiting.

3. Seizures.

4. Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)

5. Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)

6. Blue-tinged skin or pale skin.

7. Low body temperature (hypothermia)

8. Passing out (unconsciousness) and can't be awakened.

Alcohol poisoning is an emergency

If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning — even if you don't see the classic signs and symptoms — seek immediate medical care. Here's what to do:

• Call 911 immediately. Never assume the person will sleep off alcohol poisoning. Should you let a drunk person sleep? <>Absolutely not! Even though the person may appear to be "sleeping it off," their blood alcohol level can still rise and create a life-threatening situation.

• Be prepared to provide information. If you know, be sure to tell hospital or emergency personnel the kind and amount of alcohol the person drank, and when.

• Don't leave an unconscious person alone. Because alcohol poisoning affects the way the gag reflex works, someone with alcohol poisoning may choke on his or her own vomit and not be able to breathe. While waiting for help, don't try to make the person vomit because he or she could choke.

• Help a person who is vomiting. Try to keep him or her sitting up. If the person must lie down, make sure to turn his or her head to the side — this helps prevent choking. Try to keep the person awake to prevent loss of consciousness.

Don't be afraid to get help

It can be difficult to decide if you think someone is drunk enough to warrant medical intervention, but it's best to err on the side of caution. You may worry about the consequences for yourself or your friend or loved one, particularly if you're underage. But the consequences of not getting the right help in time can be far more serious.

9. Overdose: Feels and Looks like:-

• Person can not stay awake

• Person can not talk or walk

• Slow or no pulse

• Slow or not breathing or gurgling noises from throat

• Skin looks pale or blue and feels cold

• Pupils are pinned or eyes rolled back

• Vomiting

• Body is limp

• No response to noise or knuckles being rubbed hard on the breast bone

In case of an Opioid Overdose

• Stay with the person, use their name and tell them to breathe. If you have to leave them, put them in the recovery position

• Call 911 and tell them the person is not breathing. Tell them that there is a Naloxone kit available. Naloxone only works on Opioid overdose so unless you are sure that is what they took, check with the 911 operator.

• Whilst waiting for the paramedics:-

• Make sure there is nothing in their mouth that can stop them from breathing (remove gum food etc)

• Breathe for them. Plug nose, tilt head back and give 1 breath every 5 seconds. Use a breathing barrier, especially if this is someone you do not know. (there is one in the Naloxone kit)

• If advised by a 911 operator or you know it is an Opioid overdose - Spray nasal spray into the nostril. If not awake in 5 minutes, administer the 2nd dose.

• When paramedics arrive tell them as much as you can about drugs taken and dose if known

The above text was cut and pasted from Google search documents and is only provided as an alternative to your own Google searches. It is not exhaustive and does not replace the recommendations of a 911 operator, paramedic, doctor or person trained in emergency medical care or First Aid and CPR.