First Aid

When an injury has occurred you may need to take necessary steps to help the injured person until they are able to receive professional medical attention. In some cases, a splint will need to be...

No matter how the injury occured, an injured finger oftentimes requires a finger splint. If you have bruising and swelling, or your finger is hyperextended, you can fabricate a finger splint from...

To treat a fractured wrist, wrap the arm in something that acts as a splint, such as a magazine, which keeps the arm from moving and causing further injury. Keep a fractured wrist still until...

In order to assess a fracture, start by examining the site of the injury to see if there is a protruding bone. Find out how to make a soft splint to treat certain fractures with help from a first...

Treat a closed fracture during first aid by evaluating the affected area for possible deformities, elevating the injury above chest level, and by applying a splint to the region to help immobilize...

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...

A jammed finger or toe can be treated with ice to reduce swelling and alleviate muscle and tissue damage. Put a splint on a jammed toe or finger with tips from a street firefighter in this free...

Learn tips for using a pillow as a splint in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn how to apply a splint to a long bone fracture in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn how to apply a splint to a lower leg fracture in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn how to properly align a split over injured area in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn the importance of stopping bleeding before applying a splint to injured area in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn tips for positioning a splint in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn how to identify a broken bone in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn how to make a splint in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn how to apply a splint in this free video clip about basic first aid training.

Learn how to pick splint bandages for a first aid kit for emergency medical care and treatment in this free online health video.

Learn how to create an anatomical splint to treat a fracture or broken bone in this free instructional video on basic first aid.

If you are unable to straighten your finger then you could very well have mallet finger. Although it may seem bad, there is a simple solution to this problem if you know what to do. In this...

When preparing an evacuation by litter, it is crucial to keep the head and neck of the injured person immobilized. This simple device can help a lot towards that goal.

Dislocations of fingers and toes are common, but very painful. It's often relatively easy for a rescuer to put these digits back into place ("reduce"), bringing quick relief to the injured person.

Dislocated knees are serious injuries, and usually prevent the injured person from walking. Reduction of the knee will prevent further injury and alleviate pain, but the person will need to be...