First aid: The importance of preparing ourselves for emergencies is universal. Here are 4 steps you can take to keep those around you safe.
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First aid for bites and stings: Snakes
Australia is home to some of the most venomous creatures in the world. Snakes can inflict a bite that may cause significant illness and occasionally, death.
First aid for bites and stings: Spiders
This brief reader on spiders will explains some of the signs and symptoms of spider bites and what you should do to treat them.
First aid for bites and stings: Stonefish and other stinging fish
Stonefish and other stinging fish There are some fish, such as Stonefish and Bullrout, that can sting when...
First aid for bites and stings: Blue-ringed octopus
Blue-ringed octopuses, often found in rockpools, inhabit all Australian coastal waters. Can be fatal. First aid for...
First aid for marine bites and stings
The coastline of Australia, particularly the tropics, holds some perils for the unwary. Box jellyfish or sea wasp (Chironex fleckeri), bluebottles, stonefish, stingrays, blue ringed octopus and cone snails are just some of the ‘nasties’ to watch out for.
First aid: Information on pressure immobilisation first aid
Pressure immobilisation first aid for venomous bites and stings was developed in Australia in the 1970s.
First aid for bites and stings: Paralysis tick
The Australian paralysis tick secretes a nerve toxin in its saliva. The tick may not be noticed until a search is...
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis is a disease that involves inflammation of the filtering units of the kidneys, known as glomeruli.
How to do CPR
Bystander resuscitation saves lives, and these days mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is not absolutely necessary. Dr Norman Swan explains how to do it.