First Aid & Emergency Care
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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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Quick medical emergency reference. Also offers medical safety checklists, posters, and tips.emergencycareforyou.org -
911 (North America), 112 (European Union), 000 (Australia), 999 (Ireland, United Kingdom)…en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_telephone_number -
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: 800-213-6680 (24/7, United States)petpoisonhelpline.com - $39 Charge -
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Quick reference manual to adult first aid, CPR, and AED. (PDF)redcross.org - Also see: Red Cross In-Depth First Aid PDF -
Great print at home quick reference manual to pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED.redcross.org
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Nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Provides support, advice, and referrals.rainn.org -
Learn the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke.strokeassociation.org
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National Suicide Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (United States)suicidepreventionlifeline.org - Also see: Global Suicide and Crisis Lines -
Rankings of the top U.S. hospitals. Filter by state or specialty.usnews.com -
Basic first aid information and treatment procedures. A to Z listing of topics.webmd.com
Personal Health Record
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Aggregate health records from multiple institutions alongside patient-generated data.apple.com/healthcare -
Free personal health record platform that can be incredibly valuable in emergency situations.healthvault.com