First Aid

To determine a patient's level of consciousness during first aid, ask them basic questions. Find out how to handle emergency medical situations in this free first-aid video from a professional...

A thorough head-to-toe first-aid exam of a victim should begin with checking the spine and skull to determine if a head injury has occurred. Perform a first-aid exam to determine the extent of a...

At the onset of an epileptic seizure, lower the seizing person to the floor and place handkerchief or wallet between their teeth. Help someone through an epileptic seizure by following the steps...

When treating a wound, remove dirt or other debris before applying first-aid medicine. Clean a wound by following the steps in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

To carry an injured first-aid patient over a long distance, place their arms over your shoulders. Be prepared to transport an injured friend or family member by watching the safety tips in this...

Before administering CPR, ascertain if a person is breathing. Find out if a person is conscious by following the steps in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Evaluate the airway, breathing and circulation of an injury victim to determine the need for first-aid rescue breathing. Find out how to evaluate the extent of a person's injuries in this free...

To evaluate a accident victim's respiratory rate, watch their chest rise and fall. Be prepared to save a life by learning the medical tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Get a reading of a patient's vital signs such pulse rate and circulation to determine need for first-aid medical treatment. Assess vital signs without medical instruments using the medical tips in...

To get rid of rats and rodents, keep metal lids on trash cans. Keep rats away by following the pest control tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

To avoid lightning strikes, stay indoors and keep away from pipes and telephone lines during storms. Stay safe during a storm by following the safety tips in this free first-aid video from a...

Sand bags should be positioned with opening opposite oncoming water. Protect property with sandbags during a flood by following the safety tips in this free first-aid video from a professional...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is most common among people who use keyboards all day. Avoid a carpal tunnel injury by following the safety tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

For patients that may have a spinal injury, use the logroll first-aid technique to move them. Find out how to administer first aid to a patient with a spinal cord injury in this free first-aid...

Mosquito bites should be washed with soap and water, then treated with lotion. Stop the itching from mosquito bites by following the free tips in this first aid video from a professional fireman.

Flush out eyes with isotonic solution to remove dirt or debris. Learn how to get dirt out of eyes with the free safety tips in this first aid video from a professional fireman.

Exam the airway access, breathing and circulation of a victim by inspecting the chest for breath sounds and using two fingers on the neck to check for a pulse. Find out more on how to examine...

Air pollution can be reduced by keeping cars in good working condition. Reduce air pollution by following the tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Treat a bruise by applying an ice pack. Speed the healing process of bruises by following the medical advice in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Keep food fresh on a road trip by keeping it cool. Learn how to avoid food poisoning with fresh food using the tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Treat dog bites as soon as possible to prevent tissue damage. Minimize the injury from a dog bite by following the safety tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Cat bite treatment involves using soap, water and antiseptic to clean the wound, followed by careful monitoring for secondary infections. Keep a cat bite from getting infected with the safety tips...

Poisonous snake bites should be treated by washing and bandaging them right away. Survive a snake bite with the safety tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

If wasp leaves stinger in the skin, treat the sting by scraping the stinger away from the skin with knife or credit card. Minimize the pain from a wasp or hornet sting with free tips in this free...

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.

When removing a tick, grab its head with a pair of tweezers. Prepare for a camping trip by watching this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Avoid mosquito bites by wearing dark clothes. Keep mosquitoes from biting you with the free tips in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

Stay safe on a road trip by packing a first aid-kit for the car. Find out what to include in a travel first-aid kit in this free first-aid video from a professional fireman.

When packing first-aid items for a hike, be sure to include a flashlight, matches and water. Be ready for an emergency in the wilderness with the free tips in this free first-aid video from a...

To protect yourself in an earthquake, move to an interior wall of a sturdy building, then duck and cover. Know what to do during an earthquake by watching this free first-aid video from a...