This brief reader on spiders will explains some of the signs and symptoms of spider bites and what you should do to treat them.
First Aid and Self-Care
First aid for bites and stings: Stonefish and other stinging fish
Stonefish and other stinging fish There are some fish, such as Stonefish and Bullrout, that can sting when...
First aid for bites and stings: Blue-ringed octopus
Blue-ringed octopuses, often found in rockpools, inhabit all Australian coastal waters. Can be fatal. First aid for...
First aid for bites and stings: Cone snail
Living in shallow reef waters, these conical shells contain a snail which kills its prey with venom. The venom of the cone snail is injected by small teeth which look like harpoons.
First aid for marine bites and stings
The coastline of Australia, particularly the tropics, holds some perils for the unwary. Box jellyfish or sea wasp (Chironex fleckeri), bluebottles, stonefish, stingrays, blue ringed octopus and cone snails are just some of the ‘nasties’ to watch out for.
First aid: Information on pressure immobilisation first aid
Pressure immobilisation first aid for venomous bites and stings was developed in Australia in the 1970s.
What are the symptoms and common causes of sunburn?
Sunburn is literally a burn to the skin from the sun, however, it occurs more slowly than other types of burns.
How Do You Stop A Nose Bleed? Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Normal Swans examines the reasons and seriousness related to different types of nose bleeds. He also explains if its right to try and stop it.
How Do I Manage A Fever? Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Norman Swan discusses basic care and management for headaches and migraines and when you should see a doctor, including advise with young children.
How Do You Treat a Blue Bottle Sting? Dr. Norman Swan
In this brief video, Dr. Norman Swan explains some simple first aid if you have been stung by a blue bottle.
