Defibrillators
A defibrillator (sometimes called an AED) can save someone's life if they have a cardiac arrest. Learn more about 'defibs' and how to find one.
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Wiggle’s collapse highlights the importance of CPR and defibrillators
Former yellow Wiggle, Greg Page, survived a cardiac arrest thanks to the quick actions of bystanders who performed CPR and used a defibrillator.
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Spider bites
Find out what you do for a spider bite in Australia. Redback spider, funnel-web spider and white tail spider bites need different first aid.
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First Aid app
A free, easy-to-use app that gives you instant access to the information you need to know to handle the most common first aid emergencies.
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First aid basics
First aid is what you do to help an injured or sick person immediately after an event. Learn about the 'DRSABCD' action plan and how to find a course.
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How to perform CPR
CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Find out how and when to perform CPR, and how to find a training course.
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Sea creature bites and stings
Not sure if a bite or sting from a sea creature is dangerous? Here’s information about first aid treatments for jellyfish stings, sea snake bites and more.
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Snake bites
About 100 Australian snakes are venomous, but only 12 are likely to inflict a fatal bite. Learn about first aid for snake bites.
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Brugada syndrome
Brugada syndrome can disrupt your heart rhythm, causing palpitations, fainting or in serious cases, cardiac arrest. Read about symptoms and treatment.
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Jellyfish stings
Jellyfish stings are common and mostly just painful. If serious, you may need emergency medical attention. Read this page on jellyfish sting treatment.
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