November 27, 2009
The Heimlich maneuver, or abdominal thrusts, is a response system to help individuals when they are choking. It is a common technique but should be used with caution.
November 23, 2009
Did you ever experience the pain and discomfort of having blisters? Here are a few simple tricks on how to heal a blister as well as to prevent one from forming.
October 9, 2009
Follow this step-by-step guide to get rid of blood blisters.
August 28, 2009
Rubbing your eye while you try to remove a speck is a common mistake, and can cause further eye problems. Read easy steps for safely removing a speck from your eye.
August 19, 2009
Learn how to do the first aid actions, before emergency crews arrive, in the case of electrical shock.
August 16, 2009
Quickly finding an ambulance transport service is a lifesaver in times of health risks, and it is important that you know how to one in times of need.
August 14, 2009
You never know when circumstances will require you to revive an individual, assuage someone's pain, or save a life. Basic first aid training is a worthwhile endeavor.
July 31, 2009
Here's how to get first aid training; it can prepare and empower you for all kinds of emergencies, to help increase a victim's chances of survival.
July 22, 2009
Learn about the different degrees of burn and how to do first aid in case of burn injury.
July 15, 2009
Self-CPR is possible and there is an effective method that a stroke sufferer can use when he encounters a heart attack. Here is a step-by-step guide that can help save your life.
June 27, 2009
Educate yourself on how to treat a conscious choking victim so that you'll always be prepared to help a choking victim in an emergency.
June 26, 2009
This guide should help you to recognize the symptoms of insulin shock and offer a few tips on how to treat it.
June 26, 2009
Frostnip is the lesser form of frostbite, but it can still be quite painful. If you're suffering from pain in your fingers, toes, and ears, it's likely frostnip.
June 22, 2009
If you are ever called to the aid of an injured party, you may need to know how to appropriately measure respiratory rate. There is a tried and true method to doing this correctly.
June 22, 2009
Foot cramps can be extremely bothersome and nearly crippling for sufferers. Foot cramp pain is often caused by overuse from standing or exercise.
June 21, 2009
Treating cat bites is important as 40% become infected due to bacteria in the cat's mouth. Flush out the wound and use Betadine; then follow further instructions.
June 21, 2009
Here is how to treat tennis elbow early before you exacerbate your condition.
June 21, 2009
Most human bites do not require much more than cleaning the area. However, approximately 10-15% of human bites do become infected, due to bacteria on broken skin.
June 19, 2009
Heart attack response time can make the difference between life and death. Follow these tips to respond to a heart attack in the best way possible.
June 19, 2009
Treat a sprained wrist with these easy-to-follow instructions.
