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Hypotension can cause dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Low Blood Pressure

Hypotension, or low blood pressure, can indicate an underlying problem, particularly in elderly people. It can cause dizziness, weakness, and blurred vision. Severe cases lead to loss of consciousness and can be life-threatening.

A heart attack is a medical emergency. Waste no time calling 000 to request an ambulance.
Disease

Disease

When symptoms suggest heart attack, waste no time calling 000

Heart attack is a medical emergency. First aid treatment for a heart attack is important to prevent cardiac arrest – where the heart stops beating. Time is of the essence. Waste no time and call 000 for an ambulance.

Paralysis ticks can cause an allergic reaction, ranging from mild itching with localised swelling and pain to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Best Way to Remove Paralysis Ticks

A paralysis tick can cause a serious allergic reaction. These reactions can range from mild itching with localised swelling and pain to life-threatening anaphylaxis. This article covers paralysis tick prevention and cure, including the best way to remove a tick.

Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency needing quick intervention. Chances of survival diminish rapidly and can result in death within 10 minutes.
Disease

Disease

Sudden Cardiac Arrest – What To Do

Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency. The chances of survival diminish rapidly and will result in death within 10 minutes. Even if you are not trained in CPR first aid, any attempt at resuscitation is better than no attempt.

Australia’s oceans are home to 3 deadly sharks responsible for almost all recorded shark attacks in Australia, namely the Great White, Tiger, and Bull Sharks.
Danger

Danger

Australia’s oceans are home to the 3 most deadly sharks

Shark diversity in Australia is one of the richest in the world. Australian waters are home to the 3 most deadly sharks responsible for almost all recorded shark attacks in Australia, namely the Great Whites, Tiger Sharks, and Bull Sharks.

First aid treatment for heat stroke is critical. It is life-threatening and requires immediate action.
How-To

How-To

Heat Stroke First Aid

Heat stroke is usually a result of working or exercising in a hot environment. Core body temperature can rise to dangerously high levels within 10–15 minutes. Left untreated, heat stroke can damage the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles.

Strokes vary in intensity and can affect different areas of the brain, causing problems with hearing, vision, speaking, memory & muscle strength. At the first sign of stroke, call for an ambulance immediately.
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

First aid treatment for stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that can have severe repercussions. If you suspect stroke, time is of the essence. Do not delay calling 000 for help.

A man in need of first aid for Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke after physical exertion in a high temperature environment.
Seasonal Concerns

Seasonal Concerns

How do heat exhaustion and heat stroke differ?

Despite their similar signs and symptoms, it’s important to understand the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke, the most serious of heat-induced illnesses.

Around 2,000 Redback spider bites are recorded each year. The main symptom is severe and persistent pain.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Top 10 most dangerous spiders in Australia

Australia is home to some of the world's most venomous spiders. Spider bites can cause serious illness and even death due to the toxicity of the venom and by triggering anaphylaxis. Should your condition begin to deteriorate, contact a medical facility immediately.

CPR compression, pressing straight down onto the chest to a depth of 5 cm or more on an adult
CPR Resources

CPR Resources

What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation – CPR, for short – is a game-changer when a person's heart has stopped beating. Despite its effectiveness, the technique itself is relatively simple.

The European wasp stands out for its long black antennae, stout body, yellow-and-black banded abdomen, and double set of clear wings (with the first pair being larger than the second)
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Staying Safe from European Wasps

Around 33% of Australian hospital admissions are for bee or wasp stings. These stings account for more than twice the number of hospital admissions for snake bites, and cause almost the same number of deaths.

Found throughout south east Queensland, Fire ants are renowned for their aggressive nature and painful sting. They are particularly dangerous to those with allergies, as they tend to swarm and sting all at once.
Bites and Stings

Bites and Stings

Fire ants: What to do when stung?

Found throughout south east Queensland, Fire ants are renowned for their aggressive nature and painful sting. They are particularly dangerous to those with allergies, as they tend to swarm and sting all at once.