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Immediate help

First aid - the care given before emergency medical help arrives - can literally mean the difference between life and death. But knowing the correct thing to do if someone has a nosebleed or cut is also important.

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In this section

Why learn first aid?
Know how to react to everyday accidents - and what not to do
First aid training
How to gain a certificate from a recognised first aid trainer
Your duties as a first aider
The steps to follow if you're going to adminster first aid
You and the casualty
How to cope with emotional reactions and infection risks
First aid kit
Find out which items you need in your first aid kit
Find out more
Where to go for in-depth first aid information

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