Amputated Finger Tip: Control bleeding with a pressure bandage. Wrap the amputated part in a cold, wet dressing; place it in a plastic bag and pack it in ice. Get both the victim and the amputated part to an emergency department as soon as possible.

Animal Bite: Was the wound with soap and water. Control the bleeding with pressure and cover with a clean bandage. Find the name and address of the animal's owner. Have the victim lay down, and report the bite to your doctor or to a hospital emergency department.

Broken Bone: If the bone protrudes through the skin, control bleeding with pressure and ice packs. Use padded boards, magazines or any straight and strong objects to keep the limb immobile until emergency help arrives.

Bruise (Not to the Chest or Abdomen): Apply a cold compress, such as an unopened bag of frozen vegetables, for 10 to 15 minutes several times during the first 24 hours. Elevate a bruised arm or leg above the heart when resting. After the first day apply heat for up to two days. (A bruise to the chest or abdomen may require emergency care.)

Burn, First Degree (Redness, Mild Swelling and Pain): Place the affected part in a container of cool water (not running water or ice water) or use a cold compress. Clean with soap and water, pat dry, disinfect and cover with sterile, nonstick gauze pad or dressing. Do not use butter, margarine, oil or ointment.

Cut, minor: Gently clean the injury with soap and water, disinfect and apply pressure with a clean dressing or gauze pad (not cotton) to stop any bleeding. If no clean cloth is available, clean your hands and use your fingers to apply pressure. If bleeding is severe, elevate the affected part above the heart. If blood soaks through a bandage, don't remove it. Apply another wider one on top of it. Call your doctor if cuts don't close.

Eye Injury: Lay the victim down and cover both eyes loosely with a clean cloth. Keep hands away from the victim's face and avoid direct sunlight. Use ice packs to control any swelling until emergency help arrives.

Frostbite: Warm up the affected area gradually in warm (not hot) water or cover with warm towels or blankets. Never rub or massage the area or break blisters. Give warm tea or soup but no alcohol. Put a clean cloth or gauze between any affected fingers or toes.

Head Injury: Lay the victim down. Make sure nothing is blocking breathing in the mouth. If there's no neck injury, gently place a pillow or other soft support under both head and shoulders, and turn the head to one side to prevent choking.

This completes part 1! Part 2 to be featured in a future month…