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Are all nosebleeds harmless?

Most nosebleeds are benign, but persistent bleeding over 20-30 minutes, very heavy loss, or nosebleeds in people on anticoagulants or with liver disease warrant urgent assessment.

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How should we manage an unresponsive casualty who is vomiting or has a seizure?

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Should I use burn gels, creams or dressings from the first aid kit?

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Can I use a school’s spare auto-injector on a child without their own device?

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What if I mistake a faint or other event for a seizure?

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What about clothing stuck to the burn?

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How long should I cool a child’s burn for?

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