The American Heart Association

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American Heart Association first aid information covers the basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills.

You can ask the following to Alexa:
Alexa ask American Heart
- how do I perform CPR?
- Tell me how to do CPR?
- What's the best way to do CPR?
- If I need to do CPR how would I do it?

You can also ask about the warning signs of a Heart Attack or Stroke by saying:
Alexa ask American Heart
- What are the warning signs of a Heart Attack?
- I think I am having a Heart Attack
- How can I tell if I am having a Heart Attack?
- What are the warning signs of a Stroke?
- I think I am having a Stroke
- How can I tell if I am having a Stroke?

External Bleeding
Alexa ask American Heart
- How do I stop bleeding?
- What do I do when I’m bleeding?
- I have a cut. What do I do?

Nose Bleeds
Alexa, ask American Heart
- How do I help someone with a nose bleed?
- What do I do for a nose bleed?
- How do I stop a nose bleed?

Small Burns
Alexa, ask American Heart
- How do I treat a burn?
- What do I do when I burn myself?
- Should I put butter on my burn?

Choking
Alexa, ask American Heart
- How do I help someone who is choking?
- What do I do when an infant is choking?
- What do I do to remove something stuck in the throat?

Dehydration
Alexa ask American Heart
- What are the signs of dehydration?
- What is dehydration?
- I am dehydrated, what do I do?

Poison Emergencies
“Alexa, ask American Heart
- How do I know if something is poisonous?
- What to do for poisoning.
- What do I do if I get something poisonous in my mouth?

NOTE:
These first aid skills are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional first aid training, medical advice, treatment or diagnosis. If you think you have a medical emergency, please call your local emergency number. Calling your local emergency number is almost always the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment.