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First aid for frostbite
Frostbite occurs after exposure to extreme cold, when the blood flow to the exposed area stops and the affected area of skin becomes frozen...
Read More »What you need in your first aid kit
Always have a first aid kit in your home (and a separate one in the car) in case of medical emergencies. Here’s a list of what you will need...
Read More »First aid: deal with food poisoning
Cooking for a large family over Christmas is a huge task so make sure you handle the food with care. If, for any reason, food poisoning occurs, take the following steps to make the person safe...
Read More »First aid tips for feeling faint
If you are feeling faint, here is what you can do to prevent fainting...
Read More »First aid for sprains
Sprains are often linked with sporting activities as they are caused by sudden tearing or overstretching of soft tissues around bones and joints...
Read More »First aid tips to relieve cramp
Cramp is caused when there is a spasm in a muscle, which can feel painful and unexpected...
Read More »First aid tips for nosebleeds
Sit the person down, reassure them and pinch the tip rather than the hard bit of the nose...
Read More »First aid tips to rescue someone drowning in water
Saving a drowning person can be hazardous in itself so first try to rescue them without getting into the water...
Read More »First aid: Poisoning from plants
Children are the most at risk from poisonous plants, since they may be attracted by their berries or seeds and eat them...
Read More »First aid: Anaphylactic shock
Anaphylactic shock (anaphylaxis) occurs when the body has a serious allergic reaction to something...
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