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Provides information on first aid topics aimed at health consumers. This information is not intended to replace the advice of healthcare professionals.
Covers all types of allergic reactions, and their treatment.
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Sites listed here will provide information about the techniques, applications, or problems with CPR and/or EAR. Sites which are primarily concerned with courses or equipment belong in Education and Training instead. |
CPR means cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and refers to the technique of attempting to save the life of someone whose heart has stopped.
EAR, or expired-air resuscitation, is the process of exhaling into the lungs of someone who has stopped breathing on their own, but whose heart is still beating.Both methods need to be taught and practised to be effective, but sites in this category provide additional information about the techniques and their use.
Information on drowning and near-drowning, along with treatment and prevention of drowning.
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Sites listed here will provide details of emergency call centres and information lines which are available to the public on a 24-hour basis. |
Many countries have a number of 24-hour call centres offering first aid advice in an emergency. These are in addition to the emergency ambulance number, and provide assistance in the event of poisonings, snake bite, drug overdose and other situations where first aid is vital.
Lists non-commercial sites providing information on poisoning to health consumers.
Sites in the category discuss home treatments for severe bleeding, focusing on how and when to take action.
| Sites listed here will focus on the particular first aid measures required in remote areas. |
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