First Aid

If you spend a lot of time outdoors, chances are you may be no stranger to common outdoor ailments like poison ivy. While it can be overwhelming dealing with the rashes and blisters that come...

When treating any kind of poisoning, the best first aid procedure is to call 9-1-1 and the national poison control hotline immediately, where a poison control specialist will offer treatment...

This is a quick way to get someone to throw up if there is an emergency such as someone swallows something that could poison them or even pills that could make them overdose. It should take less...

You went for hike the other day. You had no idea that your leg brushed up against that dreadful plant "poison ivy". Now your paying for it. You have itchy blisters all over your calf....

In order to get rid of poison oak rash, the first step is to protect oneself from the rash by wearing gloves. Discover how calamine lotion can be used to relieve itching from a poison oak rash...

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.

Activated charcoal is used in emergency situations due to the ingestion of poisons or the overdose of medications. The activated charcoal absorbs the medications or poisons to keep them from being...

Exposure to poison oak, ivy or sumac will result in oil on the skin that should not be spread, but rather should be flushed with cool, running water. Apply hydrocortisone cream to an itchy area of...

To treat poison ivy, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, keep the rash clean and dry and apply a Benadryl cream to alleviate the itching. Take care of a poison ivy rash, applying a...

Treat someone who has ingested poison by inducing vomiting, unless it's a type of petroleum or corrosive product. Help a person who has ingested poison with tips from a firefighter in this free...

Safeguarding young lives is well worth whatever effort we need to take. "Children act fast.. and so do poisons" as stated by Vicki Lansky author of "Child Proof Your Home" and...

Learn how to treat poison ivy or poison oak rash in this free online video clip on basic first aid & emergency medical treatment.

Every home and car should be supplied with a first aid kit. First aid kits should contain an assortment of basic supplies to handle a variety of emergency situations. Keep first aid kits in a...

Most coastal fishermen are familiar with stingray behavior but may not know the best emergency treatments if hit by one. As with most accidents, the best course of action is to do everything...