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Healthy Living
Personal programmes By following these tailored diet and fitness programmes, which are based on expert
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Food poisoning
Casualties with food poisoning normally need rest and plenty of fluids to rehydrate them. What is it?
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Epileptic seizures
Epileptic seizures can be minor or major. Someone having a major fit may lose consciousness suddenly
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Head injuries
All head injuries are potentially serious and require medical attention. What are they? ead injuries
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Broken Bones Child
Broken bones always need professional attention, but there's action you can take immediately to help
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Electrocution (low voltage)
If you try to help a victim of electrocution, it's essential to check they're not still 'live'.
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Resuscitation - baby
Knowing how to perform resuscitation could save a baby's life. What is it? This technique is for a baby
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Choking - child
A choking child needs first aid to prevent them losing consciousness. First, encourage the child to
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Burns and scalds
Small scalds and burns can be treated by a first aider, but often medical attention is needed. What
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Anaphylactic shock - children
Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction, which can be fatal and must be taken
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Rescue breaths
'Rescue breaths' is the new term for mouth-to-mouth-resuscitation. If a casualty isn't breathing on
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Drowning
Anyone who has been prevented from drowning should always get professional medical
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