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  1. Diabetic coma

    Diabetic coma is a medical emergency and needs prompt medical treatment.

  2. Head injuries and concussion

    There is no specific treatment for mild head injury other than plenty of rest, and not overdoing things.

  3. Allergic reactions emergency first aid

    Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).

  4. Electric shock

    Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a victim of electric shock.

  5. Shock

    Shock is when there is not enough blood circulating in the body. It is a life-threatening medical emergency.

  6. Poisoning and child safety

    Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 immediately if you suspect your child has been poisoned, given the wrong medicine or the wrong dose of medicine.

  7. Head and spinal injuries first aid

    Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.

  8. Choking

    Don't slap a choking person on the back while they are upright - gravity may cause the object to slip further down their windpipe.

  9. Mushroom poisoning

    Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.

  10. How drugs affect your body

    Drugs affect your body’s central nervous system. They affect how you think, feel and behave.

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