In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are two carotid sinuses, and you’ll need to perform a CSM on each. The carotid sinus is located in the patient’s neck. Find the front mid-point of the patient’s neck (near their Adam’s apple), and identify the angle of the patient’s jaw. Then trace your finger around the side of the patient’s neck, until it’s directly below the angle of their jaw. Your finger should be resting on the patient’s carotid sinus.  The angle of the jaw should be the location at which their jawbone bends, about 4 inches (10 centimeters) back from the tip of their chin. The second carotid sinus will be located in the identical position on the other side of the patient’s neck. A CSM is usually first performed on the right side of a patient’s neck. Press firmly on the patient’s carotid sinus massage point. Using a circular motion, rub and massage the carotid sinus for a period of 5–10 seconds. Avoid pressing too hard, or you may risk reducing the flow of oxygen to the patient’s brain. As a rule of thumb, use the amount of pressure that you would need to indent the surface of a tennis ball. After performing the carotid massage on the right side of a patient’s neck, repeat the massage on the patient’s left carotid sinus. Massage in a circular motion for 5–10 seconds. Following the completion of the CSM, the patient may experience some lightheadedness or may feel mildly dizzy. Ask them to continue lying supine for another 10 minutes. This will allow their heart rate to return to regular (if it was abnormally high to begin with) and will allow a healthy level of oxygen to return to their brain.
Summary: Find the carotid sinus massage point. Massage the right carotid sinus for 5–10 seconds. Massage the patient’s left carotid sinus. Direct the patient to lay still for 10 minutes.

Is it to persuade your reader of something? Is it to convey an experience? Is it to present a critical analysis of a text or image? Knowing your goal will help you decide how to navigate your ideas. The best way to start an essay is to get your ideas out in a non-essay format to begin with. Prewriting can take many different forms, and you may want to experiment to find one that helps you the most.   Freewriting, a process in which you just write what you are thinking about without worrying about grammar or punctuation or even your central argument, may be a good way to start generating ideas. It could also help you “find” your thesis.  A simple list may be all you need. Write a list of the subtopics or specifics you want to include in the essay. A mind map may be a helpful prewriting guide for visual learners. The center of the mind map contains your main argument, or thesis, and other ideas branch off in all directions. As you write, think about what you might need if you were reading the essay. If it's a history essay, what context would you need about your topic? If it's a narrative essay, what information would you need to feel as though you had experienced the event? One of the biggest causes of writer's block is striving for perfection before you've written a word. Don't censor yourself as you prewrite. Try to avoid negative thoughts such as "This doesn't make any sense" or "I can't express what I want to say." Just write everything down! If you have used one of the prewriting methods listed above, reorganize the content and add detail by creating an outline. A traditional outline is a great format for getting out ideas in detail and organizing your entire essay.  Begin each section of your outline with the main point.  Indicate each section with a roman numeral (For example, I. Puppies are cute. II. Puppies are fun to play with.) Provide at least two sub-points for your main point.  Indicate each sub-point with a capital letter (For example, A. Puppies look cute, B. Puppies act cute.) Provide at least two details for each sub-point.  Indicate your details with a number (For example, A- 1. Puppies have sweet faces, 2. Puppies are small, and little things are usually cute. B- 1. Puppies play and roll around all the time, making people laugh, 2. Puppies are very affectionate and lick their owners to show love.) Each level of detail should be indented further to the right than the level before. Be sure that the organization makes sense, and re-organize or switch sections around if you need to.  Be sure that each section has a similar amount of detail, and add detail to any sections that need to be developed.
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One-sentence summary -- Consider the purpose of your essay. Prewrite to get ideas flowing. Keep your audience in mind. Understand that prewriting isn't perfect. Write a traditional outline. Read your outline.

Q: There will always be some people with dietary restrictions, so be prepared to provide vegetarian, gluten-free, and other variants as needed. It's a good idea to have asked guests in advance for advice concerning allergies. A cocktail reception will usually on have nibbles and finger foods but still have both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. Decide how many courses you want for a sit-down dinner and be sure to check this against your budget.  Sit-down dinners usually have menus printed up for them. Buffet style (help yourself) or serving at a table? There are also variants such as placing larger servings on the table for guests to help themselves from (family  - or Russian service if the waiter holds the food), or plated (arrives at table already done), or French (waiters serve at the table), etc. Decide when it will be cut.  Do you want guests to share the cake as part of dessert or to take a piece home instead? Perhaps both? Ensure that the photographer is organized to take a photo of you cutting the cake.
A: Choose the food. Choose where the wedding cake will be placed during the reception.

Problem: Article: First thing’s first—before you get too worried about how to clean a gasoline spill, you’ll want keep it from getting any worse. If you’ve accidentally knocked over a fuel tank or container, return it to an upright position immediately and secure the lid or cap over the opening. If the spill originated from a pump, make sure that it’s shut off and that the nozzle has been replaced.  Even a small gasoline spill can quickly become dangerous. Try to react as quickly as you can. Always pay attention when you smell gasoline fumes. Strange odors could indicate the presence of a spill, even if you’re not aware of it. Be sure to let an attendant know about sizable spills and leaks that occur at filling stations. Assuming the spill is the result of an ongoing leak, it may not be possible to stop it immediately. In this case, look for any sort of large container you can place beneath the leak. This will keep it from coming into contact with other surfaces that are much more difficult to clean.  Make sure the container you use won’t leak or overflow. If you’re at home, grab a bucket, paint roller tray or washtub. To prevent the spill from spreading to a larger area, throw down some object or group of objects that can stop or slow its movement. An obvious choice is a beach towel, but a piece of lumber or a few heavy boxes may also work (keep in mind that whatever you use will likely have to be thrown away). Position the barriers closely around the perimeter of the spill.  Be especially vigilant in preventing the spill from reaching electrical equipment or objects that produce or give off heat, such as stoves, space heaters and electrical outlets.  Use a plastic tarp to cover and protect objects that are vulnerable to damage. Gasoline emits powerful fumes that can be very harmful to inhale. Open all nearby windows and doors to get air circulating through throughout the room. If the spill occurs somewhere inside with no windows, turn on the ceiling fan or air conditioning.  Exposure to fumes may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath or disorientation.  Gas fumes are also a severe fire hazard. Avoid doing anything that may lead to an accidental ignition.
Summary:
Stop the spill at the source. Catch gasoline that’s actively leaking. Put down a barrier of some kind. Ventilate the affected area.