First Aid

Most minor burns can be treated at home successfully; however, depending on the type of burn---chemical, electrical or thermal---treatment may differ slightly. When in doubt, it is best to seek...

Treating a wound is the best way to prevent infection. When an injury occurs, cleaning it and bandaging it are necessary to help the wound heal with little or no scarring. Instead of spending...

Wrapping an ace bandage around an injured body part is all about restricting movement so it can heal, but not wrapping it so tightly that circulation is cut off. Apply like a pro with advice from...

The kitchen is full of ways to burn yourself. Touch a hot stove, drop the coffee pot, or stand too close to a saucepan about to boil over, and you could get a serious burn. Some kitchen burns are...

When wrapping a leg in an Ace bandage, use an overlapping technique for added support and check the victim's toes for warmth to make sure it is not wrapped too tightly. Support a leg injury using...

Begin above the injury when wrapping a hand with an Ace bandage to ensure the injured area is thoroughly supported. Wrap a hurt wrist securely, but avoid wrapping it too tightly, with help from a...

Wrapping a foot using an Ace bandage is appropriate when the foot is merely sprained and does not require medical attention. Wrap the Ace bandage securely around the injured area with help from a...

An Ace bandage might be wrapped too tightly around a hand or foot if there is skin discoloration around the edges of the bandage or if the fingers begin to get cold and tingly. Master wrapping an...

Using an Ace bandage to wrap a wrist helps to limit movement and offers support for the joint to heal. Include the wrist and forearm when wrapping a wrist with help from a certified health and...

Wrapping a shoulder using an Ace bandage requires that the victim remain completely still while wrapping the bandage around the shoulder and under the arm, across the chest and around the back....

Wounds that are deep may require a special dressing called "packing." Packing a wound involves filling the wound with sterile material to absorb puss and keep bacteria away. This helps the deep...

Children are always getting minor scrapes and bumps. So what is the best way to clean these little boo-boos to prevent infection, and to promote faster healing? It is quite simple to effectively...

Burns caused by hot grease are second-degree burns and require proper care to prevent infection or scarring. Depending on the severity of the grease burn, different methods of treatment are...

Blisters are the skin's natural way of defending itself. They are also the result of some sort of trauma to the skin--wearing ill-fitting shoes, for example. In a blister, the outer layer of...

Blisters are one of those annoying and inevitable facts of life. But what exactly causes them and what purpose do they serve? Should they be left alone or is it okay to pop them? And what are the...

When someone’s bleeding it’s important to act quickly—it could be a matter of life or death. You always want to be prepared and know how to control bleeding and stop bleeding.

How to care for Chemical Burns. Household chemicals can cause nasty burns and knowing how to treat them is one step in a safe household.

Many people have off-the-shelf first-aid kit in their home or carry one in their car. These kits provide a nice feeling of security but offer little actual benefit in an emergency. In this eHow I...

Summer fun often leads to cuts, scratches and scrapes. Knowing how to treat skin injuries properly reduces the risk of infection, results in faster healing times, and gets you back to the fun...

Not many people make it through life without skinning their knees at least one time. It's practically a childhood right of passage. Sadly, it is a painful one. Knowing how to take care of skinned...

Treating an everyday wound with first aid could prevent future or further infection and possible scarring of the external skin tissue or epidermis. The initial first aid response to a wound is to...

A first aid box should never be too far from reach. Camping equipment should always include a first aid box. Cars and boats should also be equipped with kits. If you decide to create your own kit,...

When treating a sprained wrist, elevate the injury above the chest, apply a cold compress and apply pressure to the affected area with an elastic bandage to support the sprain. Reduce swelling and...

Splint a fractured hand by using a rolled up newspaper or other rigid materials to treat and stabilize the injury. Apply a pressure bandage or gauze and some type of cold compress to reduce...

When treating a knee sprain, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling and apply some type of pressure bandage to help support the knee without cutting off circulation. Recover from a knee sprain...

When treating a sprained ankle, lift the injury above the heart to temporarily reduce blood flow to the area and apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes. Wrap an elastic bandage around the...

Requirements for first aid kits have been made by the American National Standards Institute for the workplace only as referenced under ANSI Z308.1. The Occupational Safety and Health...

After pulling a hamstring, the quickest way to relieve pain is to apply ice or cold packs to the muscle region, and wrap the damaged area with an elastic bandage. Promote healing for hamstring...

Blisters should not be broken or popped, but instead treated with lavender oil and a small bandage. Avoid infection when treating blisters with tips from a street firefighter in this free video on...

Treating a child's cuts and scrapes involves cleaning the wound under running water, applying pressure to stop the bleeding and applying an adhesive bandage. Take care of cuts and scrapes, and be...

To treat a small cut or scrape, first run warm water over the wound, apply pressure to stop the bleeding and put on an adhesive bandage that can be changed every day. Care for a small wound,...

Treating a burn requires running cold water over the area, applying aloe creams or gel and a non-stick bandage to burn blisters. Soothe a burn, which should never be treated using an ointment,...

To treat a cut with first aid, run warm water over the wound, apply pressure to stop the bleeding and rub on anti-biotic ointment before covering it with a bandage. Keep a cut clean and dry for...

Clean a wound with an antiseptic before bandaging it. Learn how to treat a wound in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Have you ever been burned by hot stoves, heating appliances or even been a victim of the simple rug burn? Learn how to effectively clean and treat the burn!

A person never knows when he encounters another individual who needs medical attention. Whether it be a simple knee scrape or a concussion, it's a good idea for anybody who wants to know first aid...

To be able to manage any acute, meaning not severe, injury use the R.I.C.E. method. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

Caring for frostbite requires prompt action. The consequences of not knowing how to care for frostbite can result in permanent cell damage. At worst, not caring for frostbite at the first signs of...

Cuts on the skin can be as minor as a scrape to deep gouges that require stitches and surgery. The epidermis is an amazing organ, because it protects our body from infection, but once it is...

You should have some basic medical knowledge so in a situation that happens fast you know what to do.

Sprains are related to trauma that stretches or tears ligaments. Strains, or "pulled muscles," are related to overuse injuries that cause muscles to stretch or tear. Both are...

Learn how to apply a pressure bandage to an injured person in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

The elbow is a common place to sustain an injury. A person can strain or sprain the elbow easily through sports, overuse or twisting it during normal daily activity. Whatever the injury, it's good...

When you're wrapping your hand due to an injury, you want to bandage it correctly in order to protect the hand from further injury. Bandaging a hand can also promote healing and ensure you don't...

Use an Ace bandage when you are injured and want to put compression on a body part, such as knee, elbow, wrist, leg, arm or stomach. Compression helps relieve the swelling, which eases pain. The...

A sprained ankle is a common problem. What are you supposed to do to treat it?

Ouch! You or your child hurt yourself and now there is blood and skin and someone is about to swoon. This is not the time to panic. Slow down, take a few deep breaths to calm yourself and prepare...

Treating a cut on the bottom of a toe is just like treating a cut anywhere else, with one significant difference. Since so much pressure is put on them during the day, they need extra protection...

A triangular bandage provides emergency support for a broken arm, injured knee, foot or head and is essential for any first aid kit. The triangular shape of the main fold provides custom support...

Cuts and scrapes happen often, especially to active children and sometimes to clumsy adults. Generally cuts can be treated at home effectively, but more severe cuts may require medical attention....