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What To Do If Someone Has a Heart Attack at Work
If someone at work has chest pain that could be a heart attack, stop activity, call 000, keep them resting, and chew 300 mg aspirin if safe. If they collapse,…
Can You Use an AED on a Pregnant Woman?
Yes. If a pregnant woman is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR, call Triple Zero and use the AED. Here is the practical first aid sequence.
What To Do If Someone Has a Heart Attack at Home
If someone has heart attack symptoms at home, stop activity, call 000, keep them resting, and chew 300 mg aspirin if safe. If they collapse and stop breathing, start CPR.
Can You Use an AED on Someone With a Pacemaker?
Yes, an AED can be used on someone with a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator. Learn where to place the pads and what first aiders should do.
First Aid Room Requirements: When Does a Workplace Need One?
A practical Australian guide to when a workplace should provide a first aid room, what the room should include, and how to decide based on risk.
What To Do If Someone Has a Seizure from Alcohol Withdrawal
If someone has a seizure from alcohol withdrawal, call 000, protect them from injury, and check breathing when it stops. Severe withdrawal can worsen quickly.
What To Do If Someone Has a Diabetic Seizure
If someone with diabetes has a seizure, call 000, protect them from injury, and check breathing when it stops. Do not give food or drink until they are fully awake.
What To Do If Someone Has a Seizure for the First Time
If someone has a seizure for the first time, protect them from injury, time it, call 000, and check breathing when it stops. Here is the first aid response.
What To Do If Someone Has a Seizure Sitting Up
Learn what to do if someone has a seizure while sitting up. Reduce fall risk, protect the head, check breathing, and know when to call 000.
What To Do If Someone Has a Seizure in Front of You
Learn what to do if someone has a seizure in front of you. Protect them from injury, check breathing, and know when to call 000.
