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Poisons: St John Amulance East gives first aid tips
Chemicals that are swallowed may harm the digestive tract or can cause more widespread damage if they enter the bloodstream and are transported to other parts of the body.Hazardous chemical include...
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Shock: St John Ambulance East of England gives first aid tips
St John Ambulance East of England has teamed up with the News to give some simple but life saving first aid tips. This week: dealing with shock.Shock is a life threatening condition which occurs when...
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Stroke: St John Ambulance East of England gives first aid tips
A stroke is caused by a portion of the brain being starved of oxygen. This can be due to a burst blood vessel or a clot blocking a blood vessel. The lack of oxygen causes damage to the brain. The...
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Seizures in adults: St John Ambulance East of England gives first...
A seizure – also called a convulsion or fit – consists of involuntary contractions of many muscles in the body.The condition is due to a disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain. Seizures...
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Vomiting and diarrhoea: St John Ambulance East gives first aid...
These problems are usually due to irritation of the digestive system. Diarrhoea and vomiting can be caused by a number of different organisms, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. They usually...
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Bruising and blisters: St John Ambulance East gives first aid...
Bruising is caused by bleeding into the skin or tissues beneath the skin and can either develop rapidly or emerge a few days after injury. It can also indicate deep injury.To reduce blood flow to the...
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Hypoglycaemia: St John Ambulance shares first aid tips
St John Ambulance East of England has teamed up with the News to give some simple but lif saving first aid tips. This week: hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)When the blood sugar level falls below normal,...
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CPR on an adult: St John Ambulance gives first aid tips
St John Ambulance East of England has teamed up with the News to give some simple but lifesaving first aid tips. This week: performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult.On discovering a...
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Hypothermia: St John Ambulance East gives first aid tips
Hypothermia develops when the body temperature falls below 35°C(95°F). The effects of the condition vary depending on the speed of the onset and the level to which the body temperature falls. Moderate...
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Bleeding: St John Ambulance shares first aid tips
St John Ambulance East of England has teamed up with the News to give some simple but lifesaving first aid tips. This week: bleeding.Any break in the surface of the skin will not only allow blood and...
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Recovery position: St John Ambulance shares first aid tips
St John Ambulance, the nation's leading first aid charity, has teamed up with the Cambridge News to bring you some simple but lifesaving first aid tips – this week: how to place a casualty in the...
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First aid first steps: St John Ambulance shares some tips
St John Ambulance, the nation's leading first aid charity, has teamed up with the Cambridge News to bring you some simple but lifesaving first aid tips – this week: the primary surveyAn important part...
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St John's Ambulance offers free first aid advice
First aid advice from St John's AmbulanceSt John's Ambulance provides free first aid advice covering a range of first aid techniques and medical conditions.You can find basic first aid tips on a range...
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Anaphylactic shock: St John Ambulance East gives some handy tips
Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction which affects the whole body.In susceptible individuals it may develop within seconds or minutes of contact with the trigger factor and is potentially...
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Seizures in children: St John Ambulance East gives some first aid...
St John Ambulance East of England has teamed up with the News to give some simple but life saving first aid tips. This week: recognising and dealing with seizures in children.In young children,...
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Amputation: St John Ambulance East gives some first aid tips
A limb that has been partially or completely severed can, in many cases, be reattached by microsurgery. It is vital to get the casualty and the amputated part to hospital as soon as possible:• Control...
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Stings: St John Ambulance east gives first aid tips
St John Ambulance in the East of England has teamed up with the News to give some simple but lifesaving first aid tips. This week: recognising and dealing with stings.Usually a sting from a bee, wasp...
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Monitoring vital signs: St John Ambulance East gives some first...
When treating a casualty you may need to monitor his vital signs; level of response, breathing and pulse.This information can help to identify problems and indicate changes in the casualty's condition....
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Palm wounds: St John Ambulance East gives first aid tips
The palm of the hand has a good blood supply, which is why a wound there may cause profuse bleeding. A deep wound to the palm may sever tendons and nerves in the hand and result in loss of feeling or...
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Hay fever: St John Ambulance East of England gives first aid tips
Hay fever is a common allergic reaction triggered by pollen, and results in symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose and itchy eyes. It usually begins in childhood, with boys being more susceptible than...
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