Not medical advice. This site is general information only. In an emergency call your local emergency number. For advice about your own health, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or other qualified health professional.
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Recovery Position
Use for someone who is unresponsive but breathing normally, after calling emergency services. Kneel beside the person. Place the n...
Nosebleed Epistaxis
Sit the person down and have them lean forward, never back, which can send blood down the throat. Pinch the soft part of the nose,...
Sepsis Recognition
Think sepsis when someone with an infection develops any of: slurred speech or confusion, extreme shivering or muscle pain, passin...
Dehydration Adults
Mild dehydration causes thirst, dark yellow urine, headache, tiredness, and dizziness. Drinking fluids regularly usually helps, an...
First Aid Kit Contents
Common items include: assorted adhesive plasters, sterile gauze dressings, bandages, medical tape, a triangular bandage for slings...
Emergency Numbers
Know your local emergency number: 911 in the US and Canada, 112 across the European Union and on mobile phones in many countries, ...
Vomiting and Diarrhea
The main risk of a stomach bug is dehydration. Sip fluids constantly, small amounts often, and use oral rehydration solution if th...
Emergency Scene Assessment
The first act of first aid is looking. Before approaching any casualty, stop, look, and think: is there traffic, fire, electricity...