First Aid

Cuts and wounds are an unfortunate part of life. Removing bandages from wounds is a painful task that can sometimes hurt as much as the injury itself. The pain comes from the wound packing...

Yep, it's that time of year again! I am sorry to say that over the weekend I got too much sun, and now I am paying for it. Of course, I have a few ideas on how to sooth sunburn pain. These are all...

Frostbite is when cold temperatures cause injuries to the skin tissue. By spending time outdoors in below-freezing temperatures, you are putting yourself at risk of frostbite. When frostbite is...

The symptoms of a mild heart attack include chest pain, neck pain, jaw pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and hypertension. Discover treatment and therapy options for heart attack...

A severe sunburn should be treated with some type of aloe vera gel, pain relievers and a long, cool bath. Reduce the pain of severe sunburns and prevent infection with tips from a street...

Bruised ribs can be treated by applying a cold compress and taking over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Tylenol. Reduce the pain of bruised ribs with tips from a street firefighter in this...

Have you ever gotten a bug bite or even a burn and didn't know how to treat it? Using this article you can learn how to quickly treat everyday injuries.

Jammed finger is an injury of a finger joint due to excessive pressure on the joint. This joint is often referred to as the proximal interphalangeal joint. Jammed finger is fairly common in...

With over 20 years experience as a firefighter/paramedic, I came across many patients who seemed unconsious but were found to be either sleeping or having behavioural issues. Here's a few easy...

Strains are overstretched muscles or tendons. The simplest of wilderness activities, such as hoisting a backpack or hotdogging it with a Hacky Sack, can cause strains to the lower back.

It doesn’t matter whether you've jammed a finger blocking a spike or just stubbed your toe on the stupid coffee table—now all it really takes is a little bit of ice, a simple wrap and some...