First Aid

First Aid for Heart Attack:Emergency Conditions

Heart Attack. What to do in case of a heart attack. A heart attack may have warning signs. (See below). It can occur without signs, too..

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May24

First Aid for Dehydration:Emergency Conditions

Dehydration is when the body loses too much water and needed minerals (electrolytes). Symptoms, causes and treatments include...

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May21

First Aid for Bleeding:Emergency Conditions

First Aid for bleeding. What to do in case of an injury when there is bleeding

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May21

First Aid for Fish Hook Removal:Emergency Conditions

Emergency Conditions / First Aid

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May13

First Aid: Recovery Position:Emergency Conditions

The recovery position may need to be used in many conditions that need first aid, such as unconsciousness. It should not be used when a person: Is not breathing; has a head, neck, or spine injury; or...

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Apr24

Mouth First Aid

Natural approaches for swelling, soreness and pain in the mouth, Canker Sores, Cuts and Scrapes Inside the Mouth and on the Lips and Cold Sores or Blisters on the Lips or Corners of the Mouth.

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Sep28

Emergency & First Aid Guides

Jul21

First Aid: Precautions:Emergency Conditions

American Institute for Preventive Medicine

First Aid Precautions and First Aid Steps. When to give first

Dec06

First Aid for Insect Stings

American Institute for Preventive Medicine

Insects that sting include: Bumblebees, Honeybees, Hornets, Wasps, Yellow, jackets. If you've ever had an allergic reaction to an insect sting in the past, you should carry an emergency kit that has: Adrenalin (a medicine called epinephrine that...

Dec06

First Aid for Shock:Emergency Conditions

American Institute for Preventive Medicine

First Aid for Shock ;Shock is an emergency condition. It can occur when the circulation system fails to send blood to all parts of the ...

Dec06

First Aid for Sunburn

American Institute for Preventive Medicine

You should never get sunburned. It is not healthy and leads to premature aging, wrinkling of the skin and skin cancer. Sunburn is caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. This can be from the sun, sunlamps or even from some workplace...

Dec06

First Aid for Eye Injuries:Emergency Conditions

American Institute for Preventive Medicine

There are many causes of eye injuries. These include: Physical blow to the eye. Harsh chemicals like lye, bleach and acids can burn eye tissue and permanently damage the eyes. A grain of sand, fleck of paint, sliver of metal or splinter of wood can...

Dec06

First Aid for Neck/Spine Injury

American Institute for Preventive Medicine

Anything that puts too much pressure or force on the neck or back can result in a neck and/or spinal injury. Common causes are: Accidents - with cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, toboggans, rollerblades, etc.; Falls - especially from high places;...