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Medical & first aid

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Medical & first aid4 guides

Resuscitation

Adult hands-only CPR

If an adult suddenly collapses, is unresponsive and is not breathing normally or is only gasping, call emergency services, get an AED and start chest compressions.

Resuscitation Emergency guide

Using an AED

For an unresponsive person who is not breathing normally, call emergency services and begin CPR.

Resuscitation

Airway

Emergency guide

Adult & child choking

If someone cannot speak, breathe or cough effectively, call emergency services.

Airway

Injury

Emergency guide

Severe bleeding

Call emergency services and press firmly directly on the bleeding wound with a dressing or clean cloth.

Injury