High Fever Emergency — When and How to Act (2026)
How to manage dangerous high fever at home — cooling methods, when to use medication, and emergency warning signs.
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First Aid at Home — Step-by-Step Emergency Guidance
Clear, step-by-step first aid guidance for burns, cuts, fractures, choking, and other common home emergencies — until professional help arrives.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 112 immediately. These guides are for minor emergencies and as a first response only.
Knowing basic first aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries from becoming serious. Our first aid guides are written in clear, step-by-step language so you can act quickly and confidently in a home emergency — burns, cuts, sprains, fractures, choking, and more. Every Indian home should have this knowledge ready.
Emergencies covered
First Aid Topics in This Category
Burns and scalds
Cuts and bleeding
Sprains and strains
Fractures and breaks
Choking
High fever emergency
Fainting
Allergic reactions
Always remember
When to Call Emergency Services — Call 112
Person is unconscious and not breathing normally
Severe bleeding that does not stop with direct pressure
Deep burn covering a large area or affecting face, hands, or genitals
Suspected spinal injury after a fall — do not move the person
Severe allergic reaction with swelling of throat or difficulty breathing
Choking where back blows and abdominal thrusts are not working
Always call 112 first in a life-threatening emergency. First aid buys time — it does not replace emergency medical care.
First aid information on this site is for general guidance only. It does not replace certified first aid training. Always call emergency services in a life-threatening situation. Read our full Medical Disclaimer.
Home care guides
Articles in This Category
First Aid for Burns at Home — First 10 Minutes (2026)
Learn the correct first aid steps for minor and serious burns — what to do, what not to apply, and when to go to hospital immediately.
Read guideChoking First Aid — Heimlich Manoeuvre Guide (2026)
Step-by-step choking first aid for adults, children, and infants.
Read guideHow to Stop Bleeding at Home — First Aid Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide to stopping bleeding from cuts and wounds — correct pressure technique, wound cleaning, bandaging, and when stitches are needed.
Read guideFainting First Aid — Loss of Consciousness Guide (2026)
What to do when someone faints — recovery position, checking breathing, and when to call 112.
Read guideSevere Headache Emergency — Warning Signs (2026)
How to recognise a dangerous headache — warning signs of stroke, meningitis, and what to do while waiting for help.
Read guideFracture First Aid — What to Do Before Hospital (2026)
First aid for suspected broken bones — immobilisation, pain management, and safe transport to hospital.
Read guideSprain First Aid — RICE Method Step by Step (2026)
Learn the correct RICE method for treating sprains and strains at home for fastest recovery.
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