Fainting occurs when blood supply to the brain is momentarily inadequate, causing brief loss of consciousness.
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Minor bleeding can usually be treated at home with simple washing and bandaging the wound.
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A heart attack occurs when one of the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked by a blood clot. Summary A heart attack occurs when one of the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked by a blood clot.Signs of heart attack include chest pain, sweating, breathing difficulty, dizziness, nausea, pallor.Heart attack is a medical emergency.
Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 37°C. Summary Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 37°C. This typically results from prolonged exposure to cold conditions, especially in damp, wet or snowy weather.
When stopping to assist at the scene of an accident, park in a safe position that does not add to an already dangerous situation. Summary When stopping to assist at the scene of an accident, park in a safe position that does not add to an already dangerous situation. Call emergency services. Secure the scene by placing warning triangles and getting volunteers to signal to traffic to slow down.
Rabies is a fatal viral infection carried in the saliva of warm-blooded animals; the transfer to humans is usually from a rabid dog. Symptoms in an infected animal include unusual behaviour, aggressiveness, excessive drooling and paralysis. Symptoms in humans appear about 20 - 60 days after being bitten by a rabid animal. Deep or multiple bites, particularly to the head and neck, result in symptoms appearing sooner.
Insect bites and stings usually cause little harm unless there is a severe allergic reaction.
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Insect bites and stings usually cause little harm unless there is a severe allergic reaction.
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Stand behind the person with your foot between his feet. Reach around the waist. Make a fist (thumb outside fingers) and use the knuckle of the thumb in the navel as a landmark. The flat part of the thumb is placed against the abdomen just above the navel.
Asthma is a serious respiratory condition that causes narrowing of the airways. Symptoms of an asthma attack include wheezing and shortness of breath. Get help immediately if medication does not bring relief during an episode. First aid focuses on helping the person take his medication, and keeping him calm.
What is asthma?
