Check the victim's ABCs. If the victim is not
breathing or does not have a pulse or heartbeat, begin CPR.
Position the victim so he is comfortable. Unless
the victim is more comfortable sitting up, lay him on his
back with his head lower than the rest of his body.
Recheck the victim's airway to be sure it is not blocked.
Try to keep the victim calm.
Determine if the victim was stung by an insect.
If so, carefully remove the stinger from the victim's skin
by scraping across it in one direction with your
fingernail. CAUTION: Do not try to pull the stinger out
with your finger, tweezers or any other implement. This
may push more venom into the skin.
Administer medicine, if available. Some people
are prone to anaphylactic shock and may have emergency
supplies on hand. If this is the case, help the victim
with his medicine. This may include giving the victim a
shot of epinephrine. Follow the instructions on the
medication.
Make the victim warm and comfortable. Loosen any
tight clothing. Cover the victim with a blanket or
additional clothing to keep him warm. Do not use an
electric blanket or any other form of direct heat. If the
victim is lying down, do not place a pillow under the head
as this might cause the airway to become blocked.
Keep the airway open. If the victim begins to
choke or vomit, turn his head to one side so that the
vomit will not block his airway.
If medical help is more than an hour away, give the
conscious victim a clean cloth soaked in water to suck on.
