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What is the first thing to do if someone is having a Heart Attack?
Created by Faizan Pathan (1 month ago)
Call for an ambulance immediately. Have the person sit down and stay calm. If they are not allergic, give them one adult Aspirin (300mg) to chew—this helps thin the blood. Do not give them anything to...
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What to do if someone is having a 'Seizure' (Fit)?
Created by Jaspreet Kaur (1 month ago)
Clear the area of sharp objects. Turn the person onto their side to keep their airway clear. Do not put anything in their mouth (like a spoon or shoe) and do not restrain them.
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What is 'CPR' and should I try it if I'm not trained?
Created by Elizabeth Pereira (1 month ago)
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) keeps blood flowing to the brain. If untrained, perform 'Hands-Only CPR': push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of 'Staying Alive' (100-120 comp...
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How to stop heavy bleeding from a deep cut?
Created by Manpreet Kaur (1 month ago)
Apply firm, direct pressure with a clean cloth or bandage. Do not remove the cloth if it soaks through; add another layer on top. Keep the limb elevated above the heart.
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How can I recognize a Stroke quickly?
Created by Harpreet Singh (1 month ago)
Use the FAST acronym: F (Face drooping), A (Arm weakness), S (Speech difficulty), T (Time to call emergency). Every minute counts to prevent permanent brain damage.
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What is the 'Heimlich Maneuver' and when do I use it?
Created by Imran Shaikh (1 month ago)
Use it when someone is choking and cannot breathe or speak. Stand behind them, wrap your arms around their waist, make a fist above their navel, and pull inward and upward sharply to dislodge the obje...
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How do I treat a 'Snake Bite' in India?
Created by Gurpreet Singh (1 month ago)
Do not try to suck out the venom or apply a tourniquet. Keep the bitten limb below heart level, keep the person still to slow venom spread, and get to a hospital with Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) immediatel...
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How to treat 'Heatstroke' during an Indian summer?
Created by Diya Mishra (1 month ago)
Move the person to a cool, shaded area. Remove extra clothing and spray them with cool water or apply wet cloths. Fan them vigorously. If they are conscious, give them cool water or ORS.
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How do I treat a 'Chemical Burn' in the eye?
Created by Sara Ansari (1 month ago)
Immediately flush the eye with clean, lukewarm water or saline for at least 20 minutes. Keep the eye open and move the eyeball in all directions. Seek emergency eye care afterward.
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What should I do if a child swallows a coin or small toy?
Created by Aditya Gupta (1 month ago)
If they are breathing and talking, stay calm; it will likely pass through the stool. If they are coughing, wheezing, or can't swallow, go to the ER immediately for an X-ray.
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