First Aid & Emergency Care
Directory of first-aid instructions, poison and crisis hotlines, CPR guides, and emergency-care tools.
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Poison Help Line: 800-222-1222, free expert advice 24/7 from 53 U.S. poison centers.poisoncenters.org - Also see: Australia -
Life-saving technique useful in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. -
Illustrated step-by-step guide explaining what to do in a choking emergency.mayoclinic.org - Also see: Pediatric Choking Video
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Focused on combat care but includes exceptional guides on administering first aid in the field.deployedmedicine.com -
911 (North America), 112 (European Union), 000 (Australia), 999 (Ireland, United Kingdom)…en.wikipedia.org -
Quick medical emergency reference. Also offers medical safety checklists, posters, and tips.emergencyphysicians.org - American College of Emergency Physicians -
Find local hospitals and compare the quality of their care.medicare.gov -
Information on a range of first-aid topics for reference during a medical emergency.mayoclinic.org -
Animal Poison Control Center: 855-764-7661, 24/7 help for pet owners and veterinarians.petpoisonhelpline.com - $89 Charge -
Step-by-step instructions for performing CPR on adults, children, babies, and pets.redcross.org - Also see: Adult First Aid (PDF) -
Nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Provides support, advice, and referrals.rainn.org -
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Free and confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.988lifeline.org - Also see: Global Suicide and Crisis Lines -
Know where to go in an emergency. Rankings of the top national and regional U.S. hospitals.usnews.com -
Basic first-aid information and treatment procedures. A-to-Z listing of topics.webmd.com