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Electrical shocks can stop a person's breathing or heart, and also cause burns (see Shock, Burns and scalds). If the victim is still in contact with the electricity source, be extremely careful that you don't become the next casualty. Switch off the current if you...

Major epileptic fits come on suddenly, although sometimes there may be warning symptoms. Epileptics usually carry a card or bracelet warning of their condition. In grand mal epilepsy the person loses consciousness and may fail to the ground; then the body stiffens and...

Temporary loss of consciousness caused by disruption of blood flow to the brain, brought on by emotional upset, pain, or hunger. Some people are particularly prone to fainting, but usually recover rapidly and completely. However, if a faint lasts for longer than a few...

Do not attempt to remove a fish hook unless it is impossible to get medical aid within an hour or two. However, if help is far away, remember it is easier to push the point of the hook through and out of the skin by the shortest possible route than attempt to pull it...

The symptoms of a fit, convulsion, or seizure include any or all of the following jerky, uncontrolled movements; rigid limbs; foaming at the mouth; loss of bladder or bowel control; coughing and choking, and, in rare cases, cessation of breathing and unconsciousness....