First Aid

Some people plan to have their baby at home with no professional birth attendant, but this is not recommended. While birth is usually a normal, natural process and usually requires no medical...

Seeing someone have a seizure can be scary. Seizures are not always dangerous in and of themselves, but they can be a symptom of a serious medical problem that needs treatment. Sometimes they...

Removing a metal sliver from your own or someone else's eye is a delicate procedure that requires patience, a steady hand and precision. If it is not removed quickly and in a safe manner, a sliver...

This article is to give you an introduction to treated gunshot wounds in emergency situations. *If you are coming to this page during an emergency, stop and call 911. This does not constitute...

Many chemical vapors can be dangerously toxic. If you breathe them in for even a short period, you may experience inflamed lungs, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, renal dysfunction, visual disturbances...

First you must understand you have to avoid the former health advice of butter. You can go to the natural ingredient of an Aloe Vera plant. You pop the leaf and place the slime direct on the...

When faced with a long and potentially fatal fall, whether from a second-story window or from a high rise, many people would argue that luck is the biggest factor determining your survival. If...

Surviving a bullet wound has much to do with receiving medical attention as quickly as possible. In the meantime, the victim's mental state goes a long way to survival. If you or someone around...

You may find yourself in a situation where someone has injured their arm and you need to apply a sling. Injuries to an arm such a dislocation or fracture will need to have a sling. This helps...

Wilderness survival is dependent upon planning. Knowing key elements to bring enhances the chances of survival. A wilderness first-aid kit should contain items that prepare for the specific...

A sucking chest wound is a medical emergency and a matter of life and death. Every second counts while waiting for emergency help to arrive. Call 911 immediately, then follow these emergency...

Mothballs are a pesticide and their ingredients can be harmful to humans and pets. If mothballs are ingested or inhaled, there is a danger of serious illness. Some effects are obvious at once,...