Step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life issues, showing you what to do in any emergency it's obvious they have a broken leg – do not move them, but keep them in the position you found them in and call an ambulance

If they're conscious, reassure them and ask them to take a 300mg aspirin tablet to chew slowly, (unless you know they shouldn't take aspirin, for example if they are under 16 or they say they are allergic to it). Find out how to treat over 100 different conditions from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unresponsiveness and how to use essential equipment including a defibrillator. Step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life issues, shows you what to do in any situation. The ideal first aid book for you and your family, keep the First Aid Manual handy; it could be a life-saver. Get the stinger out immediately. This will prevent additional venom from getting into the person. To remove a stinger, it is best to use a straight-edged object such as a credit card to scrape the stinger out of the skin. Avoid squeezing the venom sac with tweezers or your fingers, as this can inject venom into the skin. St John first aid protocols are for the Australian market only. All care has been taken in preparing the information but St John takes no responsibility for its use by other parties or individuals. St John encourages first aid training as these fact sheets are not a substitute for first aid training. The fact sheets are for use over a 12-month period only; permission must be sought for continued use.If you're cooling a large burnt area, particularly in babies, children and elderly people, be aware that it may cause hypothermia (it may be necessary to stop cooling the burn to avoid hypothermia).

The following information is for choking in adults. There is separate advice on how to stop a child from choking. Mild choking This document was uploaded by our user. The uploader already confirmed that they had the permission to publish Do not leave them if they're unconscious: they could vomit. The vomit could then enter their lungs and make them choke. Do not give the person who is injured anything to eat or drink, as they may need an anaesthetic (numbing medication) when they reach hospital. Do not remove the cloth if it becomes soaked. Removing the first layer will interfere with the clotting process and result in more blood loss. Instead, add more layers if needed.

If someone is not breathing normally, call 999 and start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) straight away. Do not put your fingers in their mouth if you can't see the object, as you risk pushing it further down their mouth.

It can be difficult to tell if a person has a broken bone or a joint, as opposed to a simple muscular injury. If you're in any doubt, treat the injury as a broken bone. Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm. Call 911 first, even though you will not be able to speak. Leave the phone connected. 911 can pinpoint your location and send emergency help. Use a landline if available. If a landline isn't available, a cell phone can be used.While cooling the burn, and before the area begins to swell, carefully remove any clothing or jewellery, unless it's attached to the skin. If the person is responsive or responds to stimulation and is fully awake and does not appear to have a life-threatening condition: Interview the person (or bystanders, if necessary), ask questions about signs and symptoms, allergies, and medications and medical conditions (SAM) If someone is in difficulty in water, don't enter the water unless it's safe to do so. Don't put yourself at risk. Smooth the flap of broken skin over the newly exposed skin, unless it’s dirty, torn, or there is pus under it.