First Aid

Electrical burns occur when the body is exposed to a strong electrical current. The current can cause severe damage to skin and muscle tissue, as well as disruptions to the heart rhythm or cardiac...

Treating a heat stroke properly can be done by getting the victim out of the heat, giving them water and cooling the person off as quickly as possible. Avoid serious heat exhaustion with advice...

Nosebleeds can be a pretty common mishap, and they're fairly to care for and stop.

Knowing when to us CPR can change the life of the rescuer and the person needing help. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is easy to learn and to perform when needed.

There are four goals when providing first aid treatment for a victim with a severed finger: Control the bleeding, control infection, preserve the finger and save the life. Because the fingers are...

First aid is the emergency treatment provided to the patient before the medical personnel arrive. It can be anything from giving mouth to mouth resuscitation to putting and ice pack on a swollen...

In order to avoid rape, the first thing to do is to always be aware of the surroundings. Avoid becoming a victim of rape with tips from a firefighter in this free first aid video.

When you are tested for CPR certification, there will be some variance in the flow of the skills testing depending on the type of certification. However, there are some basic skills that you need...

Chemical burns or injuries can occur at any time or in any place where there are products that contain corrosive substances or chemical materials, for example, cleaning products containing bleach...

When winter comes around each year there are always incidents where children get their tongues stuck to something frozen like a pole or a window. Sometimes even unsuspecting adults can be found...

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...

Rescue breathing falls under the umbrella of artificial respiration. It is known by a variety of terms, such as mouth to mouth resuscitation, offering someone the kiss of life, or expired air...

First learn how to identify the symptoms. A person who is in shock will usually have a weak, rapid pulse, and cold & clammy skin. They may become anxious, confused drowsy, or even...

Heart attacks are a common cause of death. While nothing may be able to prevent an impending heart attack, a quick course of action from a bystander may help prevent death. Take immediate steps...

Drowning victims are generally in a state of panic unless they are unconscious. If you must rescue a drowning victim who is still coherent, you must be careful not to put yourself in harm's way...

Many chemical vapors can be dangerously toxic. If you breathe them in for even a short period, you may experience inflamed lungs, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, renal dysfunction, visual disturbances...

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...

Accidents as well as medical conditions can hamper a person's ability to breathe easily. When rendering first aid, it's important to observe the victim's symptoms and take immediate steps to help....

Learn the three C's of victim assistance: check, call and care in this free instructional video on basic first aid.

Learn how to care for a conscious victim or person who appears to be ill in this free instructional video on basic first aid.

When someone has fallen into a well, you'll need the utmost calm and decisiveness to get them out safely. Follow these steps for instructions on the best means of extracting the victim, however.

Seeing someone have a seizure is a very scary experience. Many people in this situation panic, mistakenly assuming that the victim is dying. Seizures are scary, but they are often not fatal....

Correctly performing rescue breathing is essential in any case where a person has stopped taking breaths, since a lack of oxygen can cause brain damage within minutes. Rescue breathing--which can...

Neck injuries are one of the most serious types of injury that can occur, as they can result in paralysis, physical and mental disability and even death. If you are present at the scene of an...

If a person swallows a small object it's usually just a matter of time to wait for the object to pass. But if the swallowed object is sharp, metallic or something else dangerous such as a battery,...

Chemicals are very dangerous substances that can have untoward effects when used improperly or when they are involved in an accidental spill. Some chemicals may not cause instant harm but can...

Every year over 3 thousand people die due to choking. Food normally travels down the esophagus into the stomach. Occasionally it can go down the wrong way and go into the trachea. Choking occurs...

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, commonly called CPR, is the procedure used to supply much-needed oxygen to the brain of a victim whose breathing and heartbeat have stopped. Two-person CPR...

Quick response time and good observation is critical when you're assisting a hit and run victim. Use these steps to learn what to do in a hit and run situation.

If you are present at the scene of a traffic accident, you should assist the victims, provided you know what you're doing. Use these steps to learn how to assist a traffic accident victim.

In the event of an emergency, it is safer to assume that bodily fluids are infectious than not. Diseases such as hepatitis, AIDS andothers are transmitted by direct contact with blood and other...

You never know when you will find yourself at the scene of an accident or disaster as a "first responder." Whether you've received formal training or not, there are certain steps you can follow to...

Whether you are a trained professional or a good Samaritan bystander, when you respond to the scene of an accident, you must remember your ABCs. A: Establish an airway for the victim. B: Check for...

When you see an injury victim bleeding, the first impulse is to control the bleeding. But, if possible, you should follow several steps before trying to stop the flowing blood.

Gunshot wounds are serious injuries and can prove fatal if not given proper treatment at the right time. Administering first aid is the most crucial step in responding to any gunshot wound before...

Drowning is one of the leading causes of death and considered to be one of the most horrific ways to die. Unfortunately, many people are unsure of how to revive a drowning victim. If a person has...

A meal can turn into a sudden emergency when a food particle becomes trapped in a person's airway, making it impossible for him to breathe or speak. Sometimes the individual will put his hand on...

Choking because of an obstructed airway is a leading cause of accidental death. If a choking person is not coughing or is unable to speak, that's your cue to perform the Heimlich maneuver...

If a person begins to choke and his or her airway becomes blocked, the Heimlich maneuver can save the victim's life, even if he or she is unconscious.