=== A.L.A.N. FIRST AID MANUAL ===

> Cut

• Clean: Wash the cut with clean water. Boil the water first if you can.
• Pressure: Press hard on the wound with a cloth to stop the bleeding. Hold it for 10 minutes.
• Bandage: Wrap it tightly with a bandage, but don’t cut off circulation. Check that blood still flows below the wrap.
• Look for red streaks or pus. If you see them, infection is starting. Act quickly.

> Burn

• Cool: Cool the burn with tepid water for 10 to 15 minutes. Avoid ice or dirty water.
• Cover: Cover it loosely with a dry cloth. Don’t use grease or follow old myths.
• Blisters: Leave blisters alone. Popping them lets germs in.
• If breathing feels off, smoke might be the cause. Get fresh air fast.

> Fever

• Rest: Rest in the shade and stay still. Don’t move around.
• Hydrate: Sip water slowly in small amounts to stay hydrated.
• Cool: Place damp rags on your forehead or neck to cool down.
• If the fever goes above 103°F, trouble is coming. Watch it closely.

> Bruise

• Rest: Don’t use the bruised area. Let it rest.
• Cold: Apply a wet cloth or cold metal for 10 to 20 minutes. This reduces swelling.
• Check: If deep pain persists or breathing is hard, it’s more than a bruise.

> Cold

• Warm: Warm the body slowly with blankets, a fire, or skin-to-skin contact.
• Drink: Sip warm water if you can heat it.
• No Rub: Don’t rub the skin. It’s fragile. Check for frostbite.

> Rash

• Dry: Keep the rash clean and dry. Wash it if it’s oozing.
• No Scratch: Cover it if the urge to scratch is strong. Keep your hands off.
• Watch: Was it plants or bugs? If it spreads, trouble is brewing.

> Sprain

• Rest: Prop up the sprain and avoid putting weight on it.
• Wrap: Wrap it snugly with a cloth, but not too tight.
• Cold: Apply something cold if you have it. This eases swelling.
• If the pain is intense, it might be worse than a sprain. Don’t push it.

> Bleeding

• Pressure: Press hard on the wound with a cloth for 10 to 15 minutes. Don’t peek to check.
• Elevate: Raise the bleeding area above your heart if it’s not broken. This slows the flow.
• Tourniquet: As a last resort, use a tourniquet. Tie a belt tightly above the wound, note the time, and don’t leave it on longer than an hour.
• If blood keeps gushing, maintain pressure. Hope is fading.

> Fracture

• Immobilize: Splint the break with sticks and tie it snugly. Don’t try to straighten it.
• Pad: Place cloth or leaves under the splint. Check the pulse below the break.
• Swelling: Use a cold pack if you have one. Snow works too.
• If the bone is sticking out, cover it but don’t push it back. Stay put if you can’t move.

> Infection

• Signs: Look for redness, heat, or pus. Trouble has arrived.
• Clean: Wash it daily with boiled water. Use soap if you have it.
• Watch: See red streaks or a fever? Rest and drink fluids. Cut it out if you must.

> Shock

• Signs: Notice pale skin, clamminess, or fast breathing. They’re fading fast.
• Lay Down: Lay them flat and raise their legs 12 inches, unless the spine is injured.
• Warm: Cover them with a blanket or coat. Hypothermia can sneak in.
• Talk to them to keep them present. Don’t give food. Choking can kill.

> Diarrhea

• Hydrate: Sip clean water in tiny amounts often.
• Mix: Add 1 teaspoon of salt and sugar per liter of water if you have them.
• Rest: Avoid solids until it slows. The gut is weak.

> Vomiting

• Wait: Wait 30 minutes after vomiting, then sip water slowly.
• Rest: Lie flat with your head to the side in case it happens again.
• No Food: Don’t eat until the stomach settles. It’s too raw.

> Bee Sting

• Scrape: Scrape the stinger out. Don’t pinch it.
• Wash: Rinse the area with water to clean it.
• Cold: Apply a cold cloth to reduce swelling. Watch their breathing.

> Snake Bite

• Still: Keep the bitten limb still and below heart level.
• Tie: Tie a loose cloth above the bite. Don’t make it tight.
• No Cut: Don’t cut or suck the wound. Get help fast if possible.

> Spider Bite

• Wash: Rinse the bite with water to clean it.
• Cold: Use a cold compress to ease the pain.
• Watch: Look for fever, shaking, or spreading redness. That’s bad news.

> Sting

• Scrape: Scrape off the stinger if it’s there. Don’t squeeze it.
• Wash: Rinse with water, then apply a cold cloth.
• Check: If breathing gets hard or a rash appears, it’s serious.

> Allergy

• Signs: Notice a tight throat or trouble breathing. Act now.
• Lay: Lay them flat and raise their legs. Don’t give food.
• Calm: Keep them calm. Panic can kill. Look for a sting as the cause.

> Headache

• Rest: Rest in a dark, quiet place and stay still.
• Sip: Drink water slowly. Place a cold rag on your head.
• Watch: If it pounds with nausea, it could be serious.

> Migraine

• Lie: Lie down in a dark, quiet space.
• Sip: Drink water if you can keep it down.
• Rag: Use a cold or warm rag, whichever helps.

> Cough

• Sip: Drink water, warm if possible.
• Sit: Sit up to help breathing. Don’t lie flat.
• Check: If it’s dry with a fever, the lungs might be involved.

> Sore Throat

• Gargle: Gargle with salty water if you have salt.
• Sip: Drink warm or cool water slowly.
• Rest: Rest your voice. If a fever starts, keep watch.

> Chest Pain

• Sit: Sit still and lean forward if it feels better.
• Breathe: Take shallow breaths. Don’t force it.
• Sharp: If it’s sharp with a cough or fever, it could be the lungs or worse.

> Heart

• Sit: Sit and rest. Don’t move. Stay calm.
• Signs: If pain spreads to the arm or jaw, minutes matter.
• Fear: Fear makes it worse. Breathe slowly if you can.

> Stroke

• Lay: Lay them flat with the head slightly raised. Don’t give food.
• Signs: If one side goes limp or numb, note the time.
• Wait: There’s no fix here. Hope fades quickly.

> Seizure

• Clear: Move objects away and cushion their head.
• Don’t Hold: Let the seizure run its course. Time it.
• Over 5 minutes?: That’s bad. Keep their airway clear.

> Choking

• Lean: Lean them forward and hit their back hard five times.
• Push: Push up and in on their stomach five times firmly.
• Still Stuck?: Alternate between back hits and thrusts until it’s out.

> Drowning

• Out: Lay them flat with their head low. Check for breathing.
• Push: If there’s no breath, push on their chest 30 times fast.
• Breathing?: If they breathe, turn them on their side and keep them warm. Watch them.

> Heatstroke

• Shade: Move to shade fast and lay them flat.
• Cool: Place wet rags on their neck and armpits.
• Sip: Give water if they’re awake. No response means death is close.

> Dehydration

• Sip: Drink water slowly in small amounts often.
• Mix: Add 1 teaspoon of salt and sugar per liter if you have them.
• Rest: Rest in shade and stop moving.

> Frostbite

• Warm: Warm it slowly with skin-to-skin contact or lukewarm water.
• No Rub: Don’t rub it. Wrap it dry afterward.
• Black?: If it turns black, it’s dead. Watch for rot.

> Hypothermia

• Signs: Look for shivering or slurred speech. If it stops, they’re nearly gone.
• Warm: Use skin-to-skin contact, dry layers, or a fire nearby.
• Slow: Warm them gradually. Don’t dunk in hot water. Give warm sips if they’re awake.

> Poison

• Spit: Spit it out if it’s still in the mouth. Sip water after.
• No Puke: Don’t force vomiting unless it’s safe and you know what it was.
• Wait: There’s no fix here. Hope is slim.

> Food Poisoning

• Sip: Drink water slowly after vomiting stops.
• Rest: Lie flat and avoid food until it calms.
• Fever?: If there’s fever or blood, it’s a bad sign.

> Toothache

• Rinse: Rinse with water. Use salt water if you have it.
• No Chew: Don’t chew on it. If pain reaches the ear or swelling starts, it’s deep.

> Eye Injury

• Flush: Flush with clean water if there’s grit. Don’t rub it.
• Cover: Cover it loosely if it’s bad. Blood or blur means trouble.
• Blind?: Vision half gone needs fixing fast.

> Concussion

• Rest: Avoid light and movement. Stay still.
• Watch: Vomiting or worsening confusion is bad.
• Sleep: Sleeping is fine. Wake them to check.

> Blister

• Leave: Leave it alone or cover it with cloth if it’s raw.
• Pop?: Only pop big ones. Use a clean blade, wash it, and wrap it.

> Sunburn

• Shade: Get to shade and cool it with water for 10 minutes. Sip water slowly.
• Cover: Cover it loosely. Peeling is normal.
• Fever?: If fever starts, it’s gone deeper. Watch it.

> Nosebleed

• Sit: Sit and lean forward. Pinch your nose for 10 minutes.
• Cold: Place a cold cloth on your neck to help.
• Keeps Up?: If it won’t stop, pack it. Still bad means trouble.

> Cramp

• Stretch: Stretch it slowly. Don’t force it.
• Rub: Rub it gently. Sip water with salt if you have it.
• Persists?: If it won’t stop, something deeper is wrong. Check it.

> Strain

• Rest: Don’t put weight on it. Apply cold the first day.
• Warm: Use warmth after that and wrap it lightly.
• Pain Stays?: If pain lingers, it might be torn. Slow down.

> Dislocation

• Splint: Splint it where it is and tie it snugly.
• Don’t Push: Don’t force it back. The pain is wild. Move slowly.

> Bite

• Wash: Wash it thoroughly with water and soap if you have it.
• Watch: Look for redness or fever. The animal might be rabid.

> Scratch

• Clean: Wash it with water. Boil the water if you can.
• Cover: Cover it if it’s deep. Redness or heat means it’s bad.

> Abrasion

• Flush: Flush it with water to remove grit.
• Cover: Cover it loosely. Scrapes heal, but rot doesn’t.

> Puncture

• Leave: Leave the object in and wrap around it. Don’t pull it out.
• Bleeding: Press lightly. If it’s deep, time is short.

> Laceration

• Press: Stop the bleeding with a clean cloth.
• Wash: When it slows, wash it and bandage it snugly.
• Deep?: If it’s deep or dirty, trouble is coming.

> Ulcer

• Rinse: Rinse your mouth with salt water if you have it.
• Soft: Eat soft food and avoid spice. If it spreads, the gut is bad.

> Abscess

• Warm: Apply a warm cloth to help it drain. Don’t force it open.
• Clean: Clean it after draining. Fever or lines mean it’s spreading.

> Boil

• Warm: Use a warm rag to draw it out. Don’t squeeze it.
• Wash: Wash it if it pops. Fever means the blood is bad.

> Splinter

• Pull: Pull it out with clean metal, slowly and straight.
• Wash: Wash it after. Redness or heat means it’s stuck deep.

> Ingrown

• Soak: Soak it in warm water and lift the nail if possible.
• Clean: Clean it daily. Redness or pus means it’s gone bad.

> Chafing

• Dry: Keep it clean and dry. Use loose cloth if it’s raw.
• Bleeds?: If it bleeds, the skin is too far gone.

> Corn

• Soak: Soak it and pad it. Don’t cut it.
• Soft: Wear soft shoes if you have them. Deep pain means it’s worse.

> Callus

• Soak: Soak it and file it with a stone. Don’t draw blood.
• Leave: Leave it thick. Cracks mean rot could set in.

> Warts

• Dry: Keep them dry and covered. Don’t pick at them.
• Spreads?: If they spread, you’re stuck with them. Deal with it.

> Hives

• Cool: Apply a cool cloth. Don’t scratch them.
• Throat?: If the throat tightens, it’s worse. Watch closely.

> Eczema

• Dry: Avoid soap unless cleaning it. Grease it if you have something.
• Cracks?: If it cracks and bleeds, it’s raw.

> Psoriasis

• Wash: Wash gently and use oil if you have it.
• Scales: Don’t pull them off. Redness means it’s angry.

> Itch

• No Scratch: Use a cold cloth. Was it bugs or plants?
• Spreads?: If it spreads, it’s festering. Dig deeper.

> Nausea

• Sit: Sit still. Sip water slowly and wait out the spins.
• No Food: Don’t eat until it calms. Vomiting means rest on your side.

> Dizziness

• Lie: Lie down with your head low. Sip water if steady.
• Falls?: If vision blurs, the brain is off.

> Faint

• Lie: Lie flat and raise the legs. Use a cool rag.
• No Food: Don’t eat until they’re awake. If it keeps up, blood is low.

> Fatigue

• Rest: Rest in shade and avoid work. Sip water.
• Days?: If it lasts days, something is eating you. Check it.

> Insomnia

• Dark: Stay in a dark, quiet place and lie still.
• Sip: Drink warm water if you can. If your mind races, tire it out.

> Anxiety

• Breathe: Breathe slowly, counting five seconds each way.
• No Crowd: If shaking or chest tightens, ride it out alone.

> Panic

• Breathe: Take deep breaths and slow it down.
• Focus: Look at dirt or sky. Curl up if it won’t stop.

> Confusion

• Sit: Sit and rest. Don’t move. Sip water.
• Lost?: If time or place feels off, the brain is hit.

> Memory

• Rest: Rest and write things down if you can. Slipping?
• Head?: It might be a knock or something worse.

> Earache

• Warm: Place a warm cloth on it. Don’t dig inside.
• Pain?: If it reaches the jaw or fever starts, it’s deep trouble.

> Ringing

• Quiet: Rest in quiet. Avoid loud noise.
• Deaf?: If hearing fades, the ear or head is off.

> Sinus

• Steam: Breathe steam if you can heat water. Press your face into it.
• Muck?: Yellow discharge means it’s stuck.

> Congestion

• Sit: Sit up and sip warm water if you can.
• Steam: Cover your head with steam. Fever means lungs are next.

> Asthma

• Sit: Sit up and breathe slowly to calm it.
• Cold?: Cold air kills. Cover your mouth. If wheezing persists, air is gone.

> Pneumonia

• Rest: Sit up and rest. Don’t lie flat.
• Sip: Drink water, warm if possible. Coughing blood means lungs are drowning.

> Bronchitis

• Sip: Drink warm water and rest. Avoid cold air.
• Cough?: Wet cough with spit and fever lasting weeks means it’s dug in.

> Flu

• Rest: Rest in shade and sip water in small amounts.
• Aches?: Fever with cough and aches means ride it out.

> Malaria

• Rest: Rest in shade. Fever swings point to this.
• Sip: Drink water. Shaking and sweating come in cycles.

> Cholera

• Water: Drink water hard. Mix 1 teaspoon of salt and sugar per liter.
• No Solids: Leg cramps mean you’re drying out.

> Typhoid

• Rest: Sip clean water. Boil it first.
• Fever?: Slow-rising fever with gut pain means blood is bad.

> Dysentery

• Sip: Drink water with salt and sugar if you have them.
• Blood?: Blood in stool means the gut is torn.

> Measles

• Rest: Rest in a dark place. Eyes hate light.
• Rash?: Rash with fever means sip water and cool down.

> Mumps

• Rest: Sip water. The jaw will swell.
• Cold: Place a cold cloth on the neck. Fever means it’s spreading.

> Rubella

• Rest: Sip water. Rash starts on the face.
• Joints?: Aching joints confirm this one.

> Chickenpox

• No Scratch: Use a cool cloth and sip water.
• Spots?: Spots with fever mean this is it.

> Shingles

• Cool: Use cool rags. Don’t scratch it.
• Pain?: Sharp pain with a lined rash means a nerve is hit.

> Tetanus

• Clean: Clean the wound fast with boiled water.
• Jaw?: If the jaw locks or stiffens, fight it. You’re locking up.

> Rabies

• Wash: Wash the bite hard with water and soap.
• Fear?: Fear of water and shaking mean it’s too late.

> Tuberculosis

• Rest: Sip water. Coughing blood?
• Lungs: Lungs are rotting. Fever and night sweats confirm it.

> Hepatitis

• Rest: Sip water. Don’t eat if vomiting.
• Yellow?: Yellow eyes and dark urine mean the liver is hit.

> Appendicitis

• Lie: Lie still. Pain in the right gut?
• No Food: Sip water. Fever and vomiting mean it’s bursting.

> Gallstone

• Rest: Avoid fat. Pain is under the ribs.
• Puking?: Vomiting means the stone is stuck. Ride it out.

> Kidney

• Sip: Drink water. Back pain and burning pee?
• Blood?: Blood in urine with fever means a stone or worse.

> CPR

• Check: No breath or pulse means start now.
• Push: Push on the chest 2 inches deep at 100 beats per minute. Think ‘Stayin’ Alive’ rhythm.
• Breaths: If trained, give 2 breaths every 30 pushes. If not, just pump.
• Keep going until they gasp or you collapse.

> Tips

• Stay calm. Panic drains you fast.
• No meds? Use alcohol to clean and honey to seal.
• Infection kills. Watch every scratch.
• No doctor nearby? Handle it and hunker down.