First Aid

How to add the Most Important Item to your Car or Boat First Aid Kit?

By Aidkit

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One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive here at First Aid Kit Products is “What is the most important thing that I need to put in my First Aid Kit?” The answer to this question may surprise you... more »

How to drink more water during the summer

By brandy1123

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stay hydrated during the summer heat.. more »

How to Practice Earthquake Safety

By Ursula Anderson

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Most earthquakes are no big deal--like sitting on a washing machine while it's running. But, occasionally, there will be a bigger one, that knocks things off shelves, topples chimneys, breaks water lines. There are frequent earthquakes of small ... more »

How to treat heat stroke

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Summer's here and with climbing temperatures around the corner it is important to know the signs of heat stroke and what to do if you or someone you know starts to exhibit the signs of heat stroke... more »

How to Assess for a Fracture During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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Broken bones are not only painful but dangerous, especially in the backcountry when professional medical help is far away. Before treating a fracture, assess it using this technique... more »

How to Avoid Sunburn

By John Huguley

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How to Avoid Sunburn? The natural sunlight is beautiful and can feel really good on the skin. It can even be beneficial to good health and help you gain a nice golden glow. However, too much exposure can cause adverse effects if you get sunburned... more »

How to Care for Someone Who Has Fainted

By Tom Morgan

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Helping someone who is unconscious requires concentration, so stay calm and do your best... more »

How to Conduct a Secondary Survey of the Head During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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One of the most frequent causes of death in the wilderness is injuries to the head, including scalp, brain and skull injuries. Carefully examine the head to assess whether to immediately evacuate the injured person and whether to treat for brain ... more »

How to Control Bleeding

By eHow Health Editor

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When you see an injury victim bleeding, the first impulse is to control the bleeding. But, if possible, you should follow several steps before trying to stop the flowing blood... more »

How to Find First Aid Information Online

By Hillary Marshall

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The internet is an invaluable resource in many situations, including when you or someone around you needs first aid. There is an abundance of useful first aid advice all over the internet, but as with anything certain sites stand out above the ... more »

How to Help Someone having a Seizure

By Hillary Marshall

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Being present when a person has a seizure can be a frightening experience. When a person is having a seizure they require immediate attention and care. Generally, a person having a seizure does not require any complex first aid measures. However, ... more »

How to Make a Cervical Collar During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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When you suspect that someone has an injury to the cervical spine (see "How to Rule Out a Spinal Cord Injury During First Aid"), and long-term immobilization is necessary, make a collar that will do the job for you... more »

How to Make a Gel Hand Sanitizer

By keshiamack

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This is similar in thickness to Purell hand sanitizer, and is used in the same manner... more »

How to Move a Person With a Spinal Injury During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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When you suspect a spinal injury, only medical professionals should move an injured person. But when there is more immediate danger (for example, a slippery slope or an icy river), you - and those with you - may need to move the injured person to ... more »

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

By AutumnLeavz

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Hurricane season is upon us again. For those living in the hurricane zones it is always a good idea to be prepared ahead of time. These simple steps will help get you ready and keep you from doing a lot of rushing at the last minute... more »

How to Prepare for a Major Earthquake

By stlscientist

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What is the chance you or your family will be involved in a major quake? Are you prepared to survive until help arrives? Find out what simple steps you can take to prepare your family for a major quake disaster... more »

How to Prepare for an Earthquake

By Anthony Delgado

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Proper earthquake preparation is essential in surviving ‘The Big One’. Follow these simple steps meticulously, in order to assure that you will have the best chances at surviving an earthquake... more »

How to Prevent Blindness from Fireworks Injuries

By VallartaVixen

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The 4th of July is coming up and that means fireworks! Every year there are thousands of fireworks related injuries, many of which have to do with eyes. The most important thing to do when there is any kind of fireworks injury is to call 911, but ... more »

How to Properly Take Off Disposable Latex Gloves

By Lauren Romano

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The purpose of wearing latex gloves is to protect your hands from whatever it is that you are going to be touching. However, you need to take them off carefully when you are finished in order to still continue having no contact with whatever it ... more »

How to Provide Nursing Care to an Immobilized Person in the Wilderness

By eHow Health Editor

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A person immobilized by injuries in a wilderness setting will need to have certain needs met to allow the body to heal... more »

How to Provide Rescue Breathing for a Child

By eHow Health Editor

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Many types of injury can cause breathing to stop, depriving the brain of precious oxygen. Rescue breathing - also known as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation - can save a life... more »

How to Recognize Frostbite

By eHow Health Editor

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Recognizing the different degrees of frostbite is essential to treating it, and treating it may save a finger, toe, arm or leg... more »

How to Respond to a Seizure

By eHow Health Editor

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A seizure is a sudden abnormal discharge of electrical activity in the brain. It can be caused by epilepsy, which is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizure activity. Diabetes, fever (in children), poisoning, brain injury, and drug ... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Finger or Toe in the Wilderness

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing... more »

How to Stop the Bleeding

By eHow Health Editor

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When treating any minor cut or laceration, you must first and foremost stop the bleeding. In most cases, a minor wound will begin to clot with steady pressure and a little time. Use the following tips to stop the bleeding in most non-emergency ... more »

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