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Lists common injuries and emergencies, and what to do about them. Includes the ambulance number for the United States.

ThinkQuest project explains what to do for wounds, broken bones, poisoning, and burns. Contains simple instructions and clear diagrams.

Describes the basic steps for dealing with emergencies and accidents, using diagrams and simple lists.

A series of questions used to assess the knowledge of boy scouts. Covers many accidents and injuries associated with hiking, climbing, and camping.

When there's an accident or someone collapses, the best thing might be just to call for help. Find out what to do and who to call.

Knowing what to do when someone stops breathing can save their life. This article explains what CPR is, and where it is taught.

Most kids have had at least one of these, so find out what to do when it happens.

Learn why 911 was created, when to call, and what else you need to do.

Basic first aid skills, poison prevention tips, and care guide to help kids who are injured.

A comprehensive list of topics covering minor and major injuries and accidents. Each section can be printed.

Explains what it is and five things to remember when a friend needs help.

Tells how to help someone who is bleeding. Explains what to do for heavy bleeding, light bleeding, objects in a wound, and nosebleeds.

Tells what a fracture is, what to do for broken bones or sprains, and how to help with shock.

Tips for helping when someone is burned by fire or chemicals. Also tells about electrical burns and sunburn.

Tells what they are, different way poisons get into the body, and how to help.

Fact sheets cover insects, snakes and spiders in Australia, illustrations to help show the correct first aid to use in each case.

Simple advice for emergencies, as well as fact sheets, and information about prevention.

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