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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.
Severe bleeding: First aid
How to administer first aid for severe bleeding.
Cuts and scrapes: First aid
Following guidelines to care for minor cuts and scrapes can help you avoid infection and heal faster.
Adjuvant therapy: Treatment to keep cancer from returning
Treatments given in addition to your primary cancer therapy can help reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.
Foreign object in the skin: First aid
Got something stuck in your skin? Use these first-aid tips to safely remove foreign objects and prevent infection.
Chest pain: First aid
Learn about the different types of chest pain and what first-aid steps to take if chest pain occurs.
Animal bites: First aid
How to administer first aid for an animal bite.
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