Heimlich maneuver - Overview
The Heimlich maneuver is an emergency technique for preventing suffocation when a person's airway (windpipe) becomes blocked by a piece of food or other object. It can be used safely on both adults and children, but most experts do not recommend ... [... more]
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury - Overview
Cruciate ligament injury - anterior; ACL injury; Knee injury - anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) An anterior cruciate ligament injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or ... [... more]
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Unconsciousness - first aid - Overview
Loss of consciousness - first aid; Coma - first aid; Mental status change; Altered mental status Unconsciousness is when a person is unable to respond to people and activities. Often, this is called a coma or being in a comatose state. Other ... [... more]
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Head injury - Overview
A head injury is any trauma that leads to injury of the scalp, skull, or brain. The injuries can range from a minor bump on the skull to serious brain injury. Head injury is classified as either closed or open (penetrating). There are several ... [... more]
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Bruise - Overview
A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin. Bruises can last from days to months, with the bone bruise being the most severe and ... [... more]
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Chemical burn or reaction - Overview
Chemicals that touch skin can cause a limited skin reaction, an overall body reaction, or both. Chemical exposure is not always obvious. You should suspect chemical exposure if an otherwise healthy person becomes ill for no apparent reason, ... [... more]
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CPR - adult - Overview
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - adult; Rescue breathing and chest compressions - adult; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - adult CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of ... [... more]
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CPR - child (1 to 8 years old) - Overview
Rescue breathing and chest compressions - child; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - child; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - child CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when a child's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of ... [... more]
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CPR - infant - Overview
Rescue breathing and chest compressions - infant; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - infant; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - infant CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when an infant's breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of ... [... more]
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CPR - Overview
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when a person's own breathing or heartbeat have stopped, such as in cases of electric shock or drowning. CPR is a combination of rescue ... [... more]
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Meniscus tears - Overview
Tear - meniscus; Knee injury - meniscus; Knee cartilage tear Meniscus tears refer to a tear in the shock-absorbing cartilage (meniscus) of the knee. The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage. Cartilage is found in certain joints and forms a ... [... more]
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Choking - adult or child over 1 year - Overview
A choking person's airway may be completely or partially blocked. A complete blockage is an urgent medical emergency. A partial blockage can quickly become life threatening if the person can not properly breathe in and out. Choking - adult or ... [... more]
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