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Vascular Injury (Severe Bleeding)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Direct Pressure & Elevation
Preparation & Use
Apply firm, direct pressure directly over the bleeding site with a clean cloth or your hand. Elevate the injured limb above the level of the heart if possible. Do not remove the cloth if it soaks through; add more on top.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Severe vascular injuries can lead to fatal blood loss in minutes.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call an ambulance and maintain pressure until help arrives.
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Vasovagal SyncopeA–Z Health · Cardiovascular / Neurological
Recommended Care
Lie Down & Hydrate
Preparation & Use
Lie down immediately if feeling faint. Lift legs. Drink water. Avoid triggers (heat/stress).
Safety & Precautions
SAFE recovery. CAUTION: Usually harmless but check heart if frequent.
When to See Doctor
Frequent fainting, injury during fall, or chest pain.
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VertigoA–Z Health · Neurological / ENT
Recommended Care
Epley Maneuver & Rest
Preparation & Use
Sit still in a dark room. Perform Epley maneuver (head positioning) if advised by doctor. Move slowly.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE relief. CAUTION: Rule out stroke if sudden/severe.
When to See Doctor
Vertigo with headache, double vision, or difficulty speaking.
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Vertigo Attack (Sudden Dizziness)First Aid & Emergency · First Aid
First Aid Approach
Sit Still & Focus
Preparation & Use
Have the person sit or lie down immediately to prevent a fall. Keep their head completely still. Ask them to focus their eyes on a single, stationary object. Avoid sudden head movements.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE first aid. CAUTION: Ensure the area is clear of hazards to prevent falling.
When to Seek Medical Help
If vertigo is accompanied by a severe headache, double vision, difficulty speaking, or weakness.
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Vertigo SensationCommon Symptoms · Neurological
Recommended Care
Sit Still & Focus on One Point
Preparation & Use
Sit or lie down immediately to avoid falling. Keep your head still and focus your eyes on one stationary object. Do not move your head quickly.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE relief. CAUTION: Do not drive or operate machines.
When to See Doctor
If vertigo happens suddenly with headache, double vision, or difficulty speaking.
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Viral FeverA–Z Health · Infectious Disease
Recommended Care
Rest & Hydration
Preparation & Use
Rest completely. Drink plenty of fluids/ORS. Take paracetamol for fever/body ache.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE self-care. CAUTION: Monitor for dengue/malaria signs.
When to See Doctor
Fever >3 days, rash, or difficulty breathing.
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Visceral (Internal) InjuryFirst Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Immobilize & Monitor for Shock
Preparation & Use
Keep the person completely still and lying flat. Do not give them anything to eat or drink. Cover them with a blanket to maintain body temperature. Watch for pale skin, rapid pulse, or confusion.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Internal bleeding is invisible but life-threatening.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Call an ambulance after any severe blow to the chest or abdomen.
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Vision Blurriness in One EyeCommon Symptoms · Eye HealthUrgent information
Recommended Care
Immediate Hospital Visit
Preparation & Use
Do not wait. Go to the emergency room immediately. This could be a sign of stroke or retinal detachment.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Needs urgent medical attention.
When to See Doctor
IMMEDIATELY: As soon as it happens.
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Vision Blurriness with Eye RednessCommon Symptoms · Eye HealthUrgent information
Recommended Care
Medical Checkup
Preparation & Use
Do not rub eyes. See doctor immediately for examination and drops.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Could be serious infection.
When to See Doctor
IMMEDIATELY: If vision is affected and eye is red.
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Vision Blurriness with HeadacheCommon Symptoms · Neurological
Recommended Care
Rest in Dark Room & Check BP
Preparation & Use
Lie down in dark room. Check blood pressure. Drink water.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Could be High BP or Migraine.
When to See Doctor
If headache is severe, sudden, or vision does not improve.
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Vision DoubleCommon Symptoms · Eye HealthUrgent information
Recommended Care
Cover One Eye & Medical Check
Preparation & Use
Cover one eye to see if double vision stops. See doctor immediately for neurological or eye exam.
Safety & Precautions
CAUTION: Can be sign of Stroke or Nerve Palsy.
When to See Doctor
IMMEDIATELY: If double vision starts suddenly.
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Vision FloatersCommon Symptoms · Eye HealthUrgent information
Recommended Care
Eye Rest & Monitoring
Preparation & Use
Rest your eyes. Move your eyes up and down to see if the spots move. Usually, they are harmless and go away on their own.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE monitoring. CAUTION: Sudden increase in floaters is an emergency.
When to See Doctor
IMMEDIATELY: If you see many new floaters, flashes of light, or a shadow in your vision.
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Vision Loss (Sudden)First Aid & Emergency · FA/EUrgent information
First Aid Approach
Protect Eye & Emergency Transport
Preparation & Use
Do not rub or apply pressure to the eye. Keep the person calm and seated. Do not let them drive. Cover the eye loosely with a clean shield or cup if there was trauma.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Sudden vision loss can be a sign of stroke or retinal detachment.
When to Seek Medical Help
IMMEDIATELY: Go to the nearest emergency room or eye hospital immediately.
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Vision Loss with Eye PainCommon Symptoms · Eye HealthUrgent information
Recommended Care
Immediate Eye Specialist Visit
Preparation & Use
Do not wait. Go to an eye hospital immediately. This is an emergency.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Can cause permanent blindness.
When to See Doctor
IMMEDIATELY: As soon as symptoms start.
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Vision Loss with HeadacheCommon Symptoms · NeurologicalUrgent information
Recommended Care
Immediate Hospital Visit
Preparation & Use
Do not drive. Go to the emergency room immediately. This is a medical emergency.
Safety & Precautions
EMERGENCY: Could be a stroke or severe eye nerve issue.
When to See Doctor
IMMEDIATELY: As soon as vision loss occurs with a headache.
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Vision Screening (Infant/Toddler)Wellness, Mother & Child · WMC
Care Approach
Routine Pediatric Checks
Guidance & Use
The pediatrician will check for a red reflex (a red glow in the pupil when light is shined into the eye, indicating a healthy retina) and track the baby's ability to follow objects with their eyes during well-child visits.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE preventive care. Early detection of vision issues is critical for normal brain development.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If you notice the baby's eyes crossing consistently after 4 months, or if their pupils appear white in photographs.
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Vitamin B9 (Folate) TestDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Measures folate (a B vitamin essential for making red blood cells and DNA, especially important during pregnancy). Fasting for 8 hours is usually recommended. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If levels are low, consult your doctor to address anemia, fatigue, or to adjust prenatal vitamin supplementation.
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Vitamin B12 TestDiagnostics & Lab Reports · Blood Test
Test Purpose & Procedure
Measures Vitamin B12 (a nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA). Fasting is usually not required, but some labs prefer it. A standard blood draw is performed.
Safety & Precautions
SAFE routine test.
When to Seek Medical Advice
If levels are low, consult your doctor to check for causes of anemia, fatigue, or nerve damage (neuropathy).
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