First Aid
Varicose Vein Bleeding: First Aid for a Ruptured Leg Vein
Varicose vein bleeding can be heavy and fast. Learn how to lie the person down, raise the leg and press firmly to control blood loss until help arrives. […]
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Scalp Bleeding First Aid: Controlling Bleeding From the Scalp and Face
Scalp bleeding first aid: why scalp and face wounds bleed heavily, how to apply pressure safely, and when a head wound needs hospital care. […]
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Bleeding From the Ear: Ruptured Eardrum or Skull Fracture?
Bleeding from the ear can mean a ruptured eardrum or a skull fracture. Learn how to tell them apart, what first aid to give and what never to put in the ear. […]
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Penetrating Injuries First Aid: Stab and Gunshot Wounds
Penetrating injuries first aid: why a small wound can hide major damage, how to control bleeding, position the patient and get urgent medical help. […]
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Abdominal Injuries First Aid: Blunt Trauma, Wounds and Protruding Organs
Abdominal injuries first aid: signs of hidden organ damage, how to position the patient, how to cover protruding bowel and why you must give nothing by mouth. […]
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Flail Chest: First Aid for Multiple Rib Fractures and Paradoxical Breathing
Flail chest first aid for multiple rib fractures: spot paradoxical breathing, support the injured side and position the patient while help is on the way. […]
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Blast Injuries First Aid: Lung, Ear and Abdominal Injury After an Explosion
Blast injuries first aid: how an explosion damages lungs, ears, brain and abdomen, ten signs to watch for, and the first aid steps while help is on the way. […]
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Amputation First Aid: Caring for the Stump and the Severed Part
Amputation first aid in eight steps: stop bleeding at the stump, keep the severed part cool and protected, and get both to hospital fast. […]
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Cerebral Compression: Warning Signs After a Head Injury and First Aid
Cerebral compression is rising pressure inside the skull after a head injury. Learn the six warning signs, the delayed timeline and the first aid steps. […]
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Concussion First Aid: Symptoms, Rest and Return to Activity
Concussion first aid for a blow to the head: seven symptoms to recognise, how to rest and monitor the person, and the signs that mean you need urgent help. […]