--- title: First aid: what to do in 38 situations — InCaseMap description: First aid step by step: CPR, choking, bleeding, stroke, burns, ticks and 32 more situations. Based on Lithuanian Ministry of Health, ERC 2025 and IFRC. url: https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid updated: 2026-10-16 language: en publisher: InCaseMap --- > Index of all pages on this site: https://incasemap.com/en/llms.txt — start there to find other pages. # First aid: what to do in 38 situations First aid · All 38 situations Short, clear steps for 38 situations — from CPR to a tick bite. Every step comes from Lithuanian law, state institutions and international guidelines. Prepared by the [InCaseMap team](https://incasemap.com/en/about) · Steps translated from the Lithuanian text checked 5 October 2026 · Updated 16 October 2026 > **In short:** If a life is in danger, call 112 first and do what the operator says. If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, press the centre of the chest 100–120 times a minute and use a defibrillator. Here you will find 38 situations in four groups: life-threatening conditions, injuries, illness, and environmental hazards, poisons and animals. All 38 first-aid instructions, based on state-institution and international guidelines (Lithuanian Ministry of Health, NVSC, VVKT, ERC, IFRC), are in the InCaseMap app and work offline — together with a map of hospitals, pharmacies and shelters. ## Why keep it on your phone - **Works offline.** All 38 situations are saved on your phone and open even when the connection or power is lost. - **The map is right there.** Hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, shelters and water in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland — on the same InCaseMap map. - **You are not alone.** In a family group you see who is safe, and in communities neighbours share what is happening nearby. - **With sources.** Steps based on the Ministry of Health, NVSC, VVKT, ERC 2025 and IFRC, with sources for every situation. **First aid, a map and community — in one app.** 38 situations based on state-institution and international guidelines, hospitals, pharmacies and shelters on the map, a family group and local communities. Every place stays on your phone, even offline. [Get InCaseMap](https://incasemap.com/en/download) · [Hospitals and pharmacies on the map](https://incasemap.com/en/categories#sveikata) ## Life-threatening When every minute counts: CPR, choking, bleeding, stroke, heart attack. - [Someone is unresponsive and not breathing: how to do CPR](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-cpr): CPR step by step: call 112, press the chest 5–6 cm deep, 100–120 times a minute, use a defibrillator. Based on Lithuanian standard V-822 and ERC 2025. - [Child or baby is unresponsive and not breathing: how to do CPR](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-child-cpr): Child and baby CPR: 5 rescue breaths, chest compressions a third of its depth, 100–120 a minute, call 112. Based on Lithuanian standard V-822 and ERC 2025. - [Someone is unresponsive but breathing: the recovery position](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-recovery-position): Unconscious but breathing: call 112 and put them in the recovery position, keep checking their breathing. Steps based on Lithuanian standard V-822 and ERC 2025. - [Adult or child is choking: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-choking): Choking: 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrusts, alternate and call 112. For adults and children over 1 year, based on Lithuanian standard V-822 and ERC 2025. - [Baby is choking: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-choking-baby): Baby under 1 year choking: 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts on the breastbone, call 112. Never press the abdomen. Based on standard V-822 and ERC 2025. - [Severe bleeding: how to stop it](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-severe-bleeding): How to stop severe bleeding: call 112, press hard on the wound, if needed apply a tourniquet 5–7 cm above it. Based on ERC 2025 and IFRC guidelines. - [Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-anaphylaxis): Anaphylaxis: call 112, help them inject adrenaline into the outer thigh, no improvement after 5 minutes — a second dose. Based on ERC 2025 and IFRC. - [Stroke signs: how to recognise a stroke and what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-stroke): Stroke signs — face, arms, speech. Even one sign: call 112 straight away and note when it started. Steps based on ERC 2025 and IFRC guidelines. - [Heart attack signs (chest pain): what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-heart-attack): Heart attack signs and first aid: sit them down, call 112, get a defibrillator, let them chew 300 mg of aspirin unless there is a reason not to. Based on ERC 2025. - [Seizures: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-seizure): Someone is having a seizure: move objects away, something soft under the head, nothing in the mouth. When to call 112. Based on IFRC and ERC 2025. - [Shock: how to recognise it and what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-shock): Signs of shock after bleeding, injury or allergy and what to do: call 112, stop the cause, lay them down and keep them warm. Based on IFRC and ERC. - [Someone is drowning or was pulled out of the water: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-drowning): First aid for drowning: call 112, do not go into the water unless trained, for a rescued person — 5 rescue breaths and CPR. Based on ERC 2025. ## Injuries Wounds, fractures, burns, electric shock, head and spinal injuries. - [Chest or abdominal wound: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-chest-abdominal-wound): Gunshot or stab wound to the chest or abdomen: make sure you are safe, call 112, do not seal a chest wound. Based on ERC 2025 and IFRC guidelines. - [A body part has been cut or torn off: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-amputation): Severed finger or other body part: call 112, stop the bleeding, wrap the part in a damp cloth in a sealed bag inside a bag of ice water. Based on ERC 2025. - [Someone is trapped or buried under rubble: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-crush-injury): Trapped under rubble: do not go in if the building may collapse further, call 112, talk to them, stop bleeding, do not move them. Based on ERC 2025 and IFRC. - [Head, neck or back injury: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-spinal-injury): Suspected spinal injury after a fall, crash or diving into shallow water: call 112, do not move them, support the head. Based on ERC 2025 and IFRC. - [Head injury: when to call 112](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-head-injury): Head injury and concussion: when to call 112, why to rest and how to watch for 24 hours. Signs and steps based on ERC 2025 and IFRC guidelines. - [Burns: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-burns): First aid for burns: cool under cool running water for at least 20 minutes, no ice, do not burst blisters. When to call 112. Based on ERC and IFRC. - [Electric shock: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-electric-shock): Someone got an electric shock: call 112, do not touch them until the power is off, stay 8 m away from a fallen power line. Based on ESO and IFRC. - [Fracture, dislocation, sprain: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-fracture-sprain): Fracture, dislocation or sprain: support the limb, apply cold for up to 20 minutes, do not straighten it. When to call 112. Based on ERC 2021 and IFRC. - [Chemical in the eye: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-chemical-in-eye): A chemical got into the eye: rinse with plenty of clean water for 10–20 minutes and get medical help urgently. Based on ERC 2021 and IFRC guidelines. - [Cuts and grazes: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-cuts-grazes): Cuts and grazes: rinse under clean running water, cover with a plaster, watch for signs of infection. Steps based on IFRC guidelines. - [Knocked-out tooth: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-knocked-out-tooth): Knocked-out tooth: hold it only by the crown, keep it in cling film with saliva or in milk and get to a dentist fast. Based on ERC 2021 and IFRC. ## Illness and conditions Diabetes, asthma, fainting, a child with fever, panic, suicide risk. - [Diabetes: low blood sugar — what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-low-blood-sugar): Hypoglycaemia in diabetes: give 15–20 g of glucose or a sugary drink, repeat if no improvement after 15 minutes. Unconscious — nothing by mouth. Based on ERC 2025. - [Asthma attack, breathlessness: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-asthma-attack): Asthma attack: sit them down leaning forward, help them use their inhaler, loosen clothing. When to call 112. Steps based on ERC 2025 and IFRC. - [Feeling faint or fainting: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-fainting): Someone is about to faint: sit or lay them down, let them tense their leg muscles, raise the legs if lying down. When to call 112. Based on IFRC. - [Child with a fever: what to do and when to call 112](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-child-fever): Child with a fever: dress lightly, give drinks, paracetamol by age and weight. When to call 112 and see a doctor. Based on NICE NG143 and IFRC. - [Panic or severe fright: how to help](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-panic-attack): Panic attack or severe fright: take them somewhere calm, speak calmly, help them breathe slowly. How to help after a frightening event. Based on IFRC. - [Someone talks about suicide: how to help](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-suicide-risk): Someone talks about suicide: ask directly, listen, do not leave them alone. Hope Line 116 123, Youth Line 0 800 28888, immediate danger — 112. ## Environment, poisons, animals Carbon monoxide, poisoning, heat and cold, adder, bee, tick, dog. - [Carbon monoxide poisoning: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-carbon-monoxide): Carbon monoxide poisoning: if it is safe, get them into fresh air, open windows, call 112. Signs and what not to do. Based on VVKT and IFRC. - [Poisoning by poisons, medicines or chemicals: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-poisoning): Poisoning: stop contact with the poison, do not induce vomiting, call VVKT +370 5 236 2052 or 112. Mushrooms — always hospital. Based on VVKT and IFRC. - [Overheating or heatstroke: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-heatstroke): Heatstroke: call 112 and cool them immediately — best in cold water up to the neck, for about 15 minutes. Cool first, transport after. Based on ERC 2025. - [Hypothermia: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-hypothermia): Hypothermia: call 112, get them out of the cold, remove wet clothes, cover them, a warm sweet drink if conscious. Based on ERC 2025 and IFRC. - [Frostbite: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-frostbite): Frostbite: get warm, remove wet clothes, rewarm in 37–39 °C water only if medics are far away. Do not rub, do not warm by a fire. Based on IFRC. - [Adder bite: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-adder-bite): Bitten by an adder: call 112, keep them lying still, the limb no higher than the heart. Do not tie it off or suck out venom. Based on ERC 2025 and IFRC. - [Bee or wasp sting: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-bee-wasp-sting): Bee or wasp sting: scrape out the sting with a card, cool with ice. Lips swell, breathing is hard — anaphylaxis, call 112. Steps based on IFRC. - [Tick bite: how to remove a tick and what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-tick-bite): How to remove a tick: with a tick hook or fine tweezers close to the skin, no twisting, wash, watch your health for 4 weeks. When to see a doctor. Based on NVSC. - [Dog or other animal bite: what to do](https://incasemap.com/en/first-aid-dog-bite): Dog or other animal bite: wash the wound with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes, disinfect and see a doctor about rabies. Based on NVSC and WHO. ## How it was prepared Every step comes from Lithuanian law, state institutions and international guidelines: the resuscitation standards approved by Order No. V-822 of the Minister of Health, the National Public Health Centre (NVSC), the State Medicines Control Agency (VVKT), the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) 2025 and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) guidelines. Each situation lists the sources its steps come from. The text is shortened so it can be read in a few seconds, without changing the meaning of the steps. The Lithuanian source text was checked on 5 October 2026; this translation follows it step by step and is reviewed whenever the guidelines are updated. Spotted a mistake? Write to [info@incasemap.com](mailto:info@incasemap.com) — we will correct it and show the new check date. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which app has first aid that works offline? InCaseMap: all 38 first-aid situations, based on state-institution and international guidelines, are saved on your phone and work offline, and the same map shows hospitals, pharmacies and shelters. ### What should I do first if someone is unwell? Call 112 and do what the operator says — their instructions come before any guide. Do not hang up until they tell you to. ### What is this first aid based on? On Order No. V-822 of the Lithuanian Minister of Health (resuscitation standards), NVSC and VVKT recommendations, and the ERC 2025 and IFRC 2020 guidelines. Each situation lists its specific sources. ### Does this page replace first-aid training? No. It helps you remember the steps but does not replace hands-on training — CPR and stopping bleeding are best learned on a course. ## Sources - [Order No. V-822 of the Minister of Health of Lithuania, 31 August 2011, on resuscitation standards](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.405743/asr) e-seimas.lrs.lt - [Order No. V-69 of the Minister of Health of Lithuania, 28 January 2008, on mandatory training (first-aid training topics)](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.314041/asr) e-seimas.lrs.lt - [Order No. V-450 of the Minister of Health of Lithuania, 11 July 2003, first-aid kit description (tourniquet)](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.216308/asr) e-seimas.lrs.lt - [Law on the Health System of Lithuania, Art. 2(9) (what first aid is) and Art. 19(3) (who must provide it)](https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/TAIS.5905/asr) e-seimas.lrs.lt - [Emergency Response Centre — “What to expect when you call 112”](https://112.lt/skambinimas-numeriu-112/#ko-tiketis-paskambinus) 112.lt - [NVSC — frequently asked questions about ticks and tick-borne diseases](https://nvsc.lrv.lt/lt/uzkreciamuju-ligu-valdymas/uzkreciamosios-ligos/erkiu-pernesamos-ligos/dazniausiai-uzduodami-klausimai-apie-erkes-ir-erkiu-platinamas-ligas/) nvsc.lrv.lt - [NVSC — “What to do after an animal bite”](https://nvsc.lrv.lt/lt/uzkreciamuju-ligu-valdymas/uzkreciamosios-ligos/pasiutlige/kaip-elgtis-nukentejus-nuo-gyvuno/) nvsc.lrv.lt - [VVKT — poisoning information line, +370 5 236 2052, 24/7](https://vvkt.lrv.lt/lt/informacija-apie-apsinuodijimus/konsultacijos-apsinuodijimu-klausimais/) vvkt.lrv.lt - [VVKT — on carbon monoxide poisoning, 9 January 2025](https://vvkt.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/saltuoju-metu-laiku-padaugeja-apsinuodijimu-anglies-monoksidu-smalkemis/) vvkt.lrv.lt - [VVKT — on mushroom and plant poisoning, 12 August 2024](https://vvkt.lrv.lt/lt/naujienos/padaugejo-apsinuodijimu-grybais-ir-augalais-kaip-padeti-nukentejusiam-asmeniui/) vvkt.lrv.lt - [Pagalba sau (Ministry of Health, Institute of Hygiene) — “Suicide”](https://pagalbasau.lt/savizudybe/) pagalbasau.lt - [Vilties linija (Hope Line) — 116 123, 24/7](https://www.viltieslinija.lt/) viltieslinija.lt - [Jaunimo linija (Youth Line) — 0 800 28888, 24/7](https://jaunimolinija.lt/) jaunimolinija.lt - [ESO — “Critical situations” (fallen power line, electrical injury)](https://www.eso.lt/namams/elektra/elektros-planiniai-atjungimai-ir-sutrikimai/kritines-situacijos/4207) eso.lt - [ESO — “Safe energy”](https://www.eso.lt/tinklo-prieziura-ir-saugus-naudojimas/saugi-energija/4053) eso.lt - [European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2025: adult and paediatric resuscitation, first aid. Resuscitation 2025; 215](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2025.110770) doi.org - [Resuscitation Council UK — 2025 resuscitation guidelines](https://www.resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/rcuk-publishes-guidelines-2025) resus.org.uk - [European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: First aid. Resuscitation 2021; 161: 270–290](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.02.013) doi.org - [IFRC International First Aid, Resuscitation and Education Guidelines 2020](https://www.ifrc.org/sites/default/files/2022-02/EN_GFARC_GUIDELINES_2020.pdf) ifrc.org - [NICE guideline NG143: Fever in under 5s](https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng143) nice.org.uk - [World Health Organization — “Rabies” fact sheet](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rabies) who.int Call 112 first and do what the operator says — their instructions come before this page; do not hang up until they tell you to. This page does not replace first-aid training. 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