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Unsure of what to do when faced with a first aid situation?  Here are some simple first aid hints from A-Z:

This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first aid training.   Don’t use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider.  If you are in a life threatening or emergency medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately. Emergency telephone number in New Zealand is 111.

 

Anaphylaxis

A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can produce shock and life-threatening respiratory distress......

Animal Bites

Domestic pets cause most animal bites.....

Black Eye
The so-called black eye is caused by bleeding beneath the skin around the eye....

Blisters

Common causes of blisters include friction and burns......

Burns

To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn.....

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies......

Chemical Burn

If a chemical burns the skin, follow these steps......

Chemical Splashes to the Eye

If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately......

Chest Pain

The specific cause of chest pain is often difficult to interpret......

Choking

Choking occurs when a foreign object becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe......

Corneal Abrasion

The most common types of eye injury involve the cornea .....

Cuts and Scrapes

Minor cuts and scrapes usually don't require a trip to the emergency room.....

Dislocation

A dislocation is an injury in which the ends of your bones are forced from their normal positions.....

Electric Burns

An electrical burn may appear minor or not show on the skin at all.....

Electric Shock

The danger from an electrical shock depends on how high the voltage is.....

Fainting

Fainting occurs when the blood supply to your brain is momentarily inadequate....

Fever

Fever is one of your body's reactions to infection.....

First Aid Kits

A well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies.....

Food Borne Illness

All foods naturally contain small amounts of bacteria....

Foreign Body in the Ear

A foreign object in the ear can cause pain and hearing loss.....

Foreign Body in the Eye

If you get a foreign object in the eye, try to flush it out with clean water ......

Foreign Body Inhaled

If you or your child inhales a foreign object, see your doctor

Foreign Body in the Nose

If a foreign object becomes lodged in your nose.....

Foreign Body in the Skin

Use tweezers to remove slivers of wood or fiberglass.....

Foreign Body Swallowed

If you swallow a foreign object, it will usually pass through your digestive system uneventfully.....

Fractures  - Broken Bones

A fracture is a broken bone....

Frostbite

When exposed to very cold temperatures, skin and underlying tissues may freeze.......

Gastroentiritis

Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of your stomach and intestines.....

Head Pain

Most headaches are minor, and you can treat them with a pain reliever....

Head Trauma

Most head trauma involves injuries that are minor and don't require hospitalization....

Heart Attack

A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying your heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked.....

Heat Cramps

Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms.....

Heat Exhaustion

Heat exhaustion is one of the heat-related syndromes...

Heat Stroke

Heatstroke is similar to heat cramps and heat exhaustion. ....

Human Bites

Human bites can be as dangerous as or even more dangerous than animal bites ....

Hyperthermia

Hyperthermia in New Zealand is most commonly due to high environmental temperatures....

Hypothermia

Under most conditions your body maintains a healthy temperature....

Insect Bites and Stings

Signs and symptoms of an insect bite result from the injection of venom ....

Motion Sickness

Any type of transportation can cause motion sickness. ....

Nosebleed

Nosebleeds are common....

Poison

Many conditions mimic the signs and symptoms of poisoning....

Puncture Wound

A puncture wound doesn't usually cause excessive bleeding....

Severe Bleeding

If possible, before you try to stop severe bleeding....

Shock

Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke....

Snake Bites

Most snakes aren't poisonous....

Spider Bites

The Katipo and Red-back Spiders are the poisonous spiders most likely to be encountered in New Zealand....

Spinal Injury

If you suspect a back or neck (spinal) injury, do not move the affected person. ....

Sprain

Your ligaments are tough, elastic-like bands ....

Stroke

A stroke occurs when there's bleeding into your brain....

Sunburn

Signs and symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours of exposure....

Tooth Ache

Tooth decay is the primary cause of toothaches ...

Tooth Loss

If your tooth is knocked out, get emergency dental care....

Wounds

A wound breaks the skin and causes bleeding from the skin edges....