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MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Accidents happen. Someone <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/choking.html'>chokes</a> on an ice cube or gets <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/insectbitesandstings.html'>stung</a> by a bee. It is important to know when to call 9-1-1 -- it is for life-threatening emergencies. While waiting for <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/emergencymedicalservices.html'>help</a> to arrive, you may be able to save someone's life. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (<a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cpr.html'>CPR</a>) is for people whose hearts or breathing has stopped and the Heimlich maneuver is for people who are choking. CPR should only be done if you have had the training. </p><p>You can also learn to handle common <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/injuries.html'>injuries</a> and <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/wounds.html'>wounds</a>. Cuts and scrapes, for example, should be rinsed with cool water. To stop bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure,
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