Dr. Alexander D. Sax, DMD in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This accessible guide equips patients, caregivers, and community members with clear, step-by-step actions to take in the first critical minutes of an emergency. It covers how to assess scene safety, call for help, and manage priorities like airway, breathing, and circulation, plus practical responses for choking, severe bleeding, burns, fractures, head injuries, seizures, allergic reactions, heat and cold illness, poisoning, and signs of stroke or heart attack. You’ll learn what to do—and what to avoid—when to seek urgent care, how to use an AED and basic CPR, and how to stock and use a first-aid kit. With simple checklists and calming tips, it’s designed to build confidence and bridge the gap until professional help arrives.