September 4, 2008
Up to 7000 snakebites are reported in the USA every year, and there are believed to be many more that go unreported. Worldwide, snakebite is a frequent presentation to medical...
June 23, 2008
The toxin that causes your skin’s reaction to contact with poison ivy can be rinsed off with rubbing alcohol. You must rinse it off before the skin reacts.
June 10, 2008
Is your poison ivy rash driving you crazy? Find out the best solution NOW.
June 2, 2008
If you are swimming in the ocean, there is a chance that you get stung by a jellyfish. Be careful while swimming, keep your eyes out for jellyfish, and follow these steps should...
March 6, 2008
Most people desire to remove leeches (should they end up with one attached to them. The process isn't hard, but should be done correctly.
December 12, 2007
Whether you burn yourself on a hot curling iron, or your child reaches for a hot stove, burns are painful and often scary. There are many misconceptions and old wives' tales about...
December 12, 2007
Getting something in your eye can be extremely painful – whether it is a small piece of dirt or a corrosive liquid. Eyes need to be treated very carefully, so follow these steps...
December 12, 2007
We've all heard conflicting advice about bloody noses. Are you supposed to tilt your head forward or backwards? Use ice or pinch your nose? And is it normal for your nose to...
December 12, 2007
Although we've all heard the phrase, "It's only a sprain," the truth is that a bad sprain can be more painful and take longer to heal than a broken bone. Sprained...
January 31, 2007
Note: Always call 911 as soon as you suspect that a medical emergency has occurred.
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, warns...
January 24, 2007
A pulse oximeter is a device that clips onto your finger and reads your heart rate as well as the percent of oxygen in your blood. It was developed as a way to detect hypoxia...
January 24, 2007
There are many locations on the human body where your pulse can be felt. Your pulse is the pressure wave of blood that is generated when your heart muscles contract. It reflects...
January 18, 2007
An Epi Pen, or epinephrine auto-injector, is a treatment for severe allergic reactions (also known as anaphylaxis) resulting in respiratory distress and/or shock (hypoperfusion). ...
August 11, 2006
Warning: These guidelines are not a substitute for AED training.
AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators), when used swiftly-in the first 3-5 minutes of a person collapsing-have...
March 22, 2006
Warning: This article is not a substitute for CPR training.
The American Heart Association changed its guidelines for CPR in 2006. These instructions are based on the...
