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Shock: First aid
How to recognize, get help for and provide first aid for shock.
Hypothermia: First aid
How to administer first aid for someone with cold body temperature.
Heat exhaustion: First aid
How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heat exhaustion.
Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED?
These potentially lifesaving machines are available without a prescription. Should you get one?
Human bites: First aid
Whether they're accidental or on purpose, human bites can be as dangerous as or even more dangerous than animal bites because of the types of bacteria and viruses in the human mouth.
Puncture wounds: First aid
With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the wound is severe or becomes infected, seek medical help.
Diuretics: A cause of low potassium?
These medicines are often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling. Diuretics may lower potassium.
Spider bites: First aid
How to administer first aid for a spider bite.
Poisoning: First aid
How to recognize and get first-aid help for poisoning.
Bed-wetting
Learn about causes and treatments of bed-wetting, including moisture alarms, bladder training and medicines.
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