This section covers medical emergencies and health conditions that may require first aid awareness, such as asthma, seizures, stroke, shock, allergic reactions, and diabetic events. Terms focus on what the condition is and how it is described in emergency or first aid settings.
Inhalation injury occurs when harmful smoke, chemicals, or hot air damage the lungs and airways, making it difficult to breathe. Understanding this injury is crucial in first aid, as swelling and inflammation inside the airways can block airflow even if outward signs seem mild.
Wheezing is a whistling sound when breathing, often caused by narrowed airways. Learn what it can mean, what to do first, and when to call 000.
Vertigo is a spinning sensation that can make a person feel off balance or sick. Learn what it means in first aid and when it needs urgent help.
Hyperventilation means breathing faster or deeper than needed, often during stress or panic. Learn the signs, what to do first, and when to call 000.
Diplopia means double vision. Learn what it means in first aid and why sudden double vision can need urgent medical attention.
Ataxia means poor coordination or unsteady movement. Learn what it means in first aid and why sudden symptoms can need urgent medical attention.
Hemiplegia means paralysis on one side of the body. Learn what it means, why it can happen in emergencies, and why sudden symptoms need urgent help.
Dysarthria is slurred or unclear speech caused by difficulty controlling the muscles used for speaking. Learn what it means in first aid.
The post-ictal state is the recovery period after a seizure, when a person may be confused, sleepy, or slow to respond. Learn what it means.
Aphasia is a language problem that can affect speaking, understanding, reading, or writing, often after stroke or brain injury. Learn what it means.