First Aid

How to Handle Medical Emergencies

By eHow Health Editor

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Many of us panic when faced with a medical emergency because we have no information to help us handle the situation. An ordinary citizen can intervene in a medical emergency and bring it to a positive conclusion. Remain calm as you help to bring ... more »

How to Heal a Broken Heart™

By DennisHuckaby

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There is a killer stalking young athletes, children and adults, called Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). It attempts to claim a victim every 30 seconds. The treatment requires a Defibrillator to reset the heart’s normal rhythm. To learn more about SCA ... more »

How to Help Hurricane Victims

By Nate1224hoops

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This article will show how you can help hurrican victims overcome the tragedy... more »

How to Help Someone who is Having a Seizure

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Being present when someone has a seizure is a frightening experience for everyone involved. Luckily, regardless of the type of seizure, first aid in these situations is not complicated and anyone can help to ensure that a person having a seizure ... more »

How to Keep Your Medicine Cabinet Stocked

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Often we are well intentioned about covering every contingency where our family’s health is concerned but our medicine cabinets are a hodgepodge of outdated and rarely needed prescriptions. We may have a bandage or two somewhere or a burn salve ... more »

How to Know When to Help a Person Who is Having a Seizure

By Amy L Dotson-Douglas

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While witnessing another person having a seizure it can be more than disturbing. Below find some basic things that must be done in order to help... more »

How to make a All-Natural First Aid Kit

By niknik2008

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Treat your wound with non chemical home remedies... more »

How to Make a Disaster Preparedness Kit During Red Cross Awareness Month

By eHow Health Editor

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The Red Cross offers several ways to help communities and individuals during awareness month. By creating a disaster preparedness kit for your home or school, you will be ready in the event of a crisis... more »

How to Make a Natural First Aid Kit

By eHow Health Editor

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Due to an increase in information regarding the potentially harmful side effects of some conventional medicine, there is a growing interest in alternative remedies. Instead of using a traditional emergency-care kit, make a first-aid kit using ... more »

How to make a quick cold compress

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If a cold compress is needed quickly, please try this how-to... more »

How to Make a Travel Safety Kit

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There are always potential travel dangers and delays, regardless of the season, weather or mode of travel, so it's very important to make a travel safety kit. Always be prepared for emergencies and have a travel safety kit with you. Here's how to ... more »

How to Make a Wilderness First-Aid Kit

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Wilderness survival is dependent upon planning. Knowing key elements to bring enhances the chances of survival. A wilderness first-aid kit should contain items that prepare for the specific circumstances you might face depending on the weather, ... more »

How to Mow Your Lawn

By Lindaperry

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Mowing the lawn is a basic task of most homeowners. If you mow your lawn at all, read this article. You can do it. Just take precautions... more »

How to perform a SAMPLE Hx

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When a person becomes injured, it is imperative that you find out about the patient's history before you begin to care for them. This gives you information about any allergies the patient may have, as well as many other vital chunks of info... more »

How to Prepare for a Storm

By JELD-WEN

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Common-Sense Advice for Homeowners on how to prepare for storms from JELD-WEN Windows & Doors... more »

How to Prepare Your School for a Major Crisis

By eHow Education Editor

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Use these guidelines from the U.S. Department of Education to safeguard your school system against potential emergencies and develop a crisis plan that may save lives. These precautions will help your school respond appropriately in case of ... more »

How to Prevent Eye Injuries

By eHow Health Editor

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Eye injuries are painful and can be devastating to your life, career, and to your entire family. Luckily, preventing them is easy... more »

How to Prevent Your Clothes From Burning

By JacobCottingham

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Wearing clothes that are on fire can be one of the most terrifying experiences a person can endure. In order to survive and douse the flames, there are a few short steps that need to be followed... more »

How to Properly use the medical gloves

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The term medical is clear that we are talking about the gloves that you will use in the hospital or clinic or anywhere that you need to keep your hands clean to avoid bacteria contamination before administering your patients. But if you are ... more »

How to Provide Effective Emergency Leadership During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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An emergency scene with injured people is not the place for democracy or consensus-based decision making. Decisive leadership can mean the difference between life and death... more »

How to Purchase a New Thermometer that is Non-Invasive

By DreamLiving

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No sticking thermometers under arms, tongues, or in butts with the ThermoFocus. Parents just aim, hold, and press the button. This is the no-fuss way for home health care... more »

How to Recognize Mercury Poisoning

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Mercury is a potentially toxic element that may adversely affect the nervous system, kidneys and other major organs. The effects of mercury poisoning on a person depend on a variety of factors. To recognize mercury poisoning, you need to learn ... more »

How to Reduce Pain From Injury

By Elvyra

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how to reduce pain from injury.. more »

How to Reduce the Swelling of a Black Eye

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A black eye is the result of blood seeping into the tissue after a blow to the area around the eye. The bruising and swelling can be a badge of courage to some and an embarrassment to others. Keep the swelling and bruising at a minimum when it ... more »

How to remoe crazy glue from fingers

By purpleflower

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I was trying to fix a ring with crazy glue when I managed to get it all over my first two fingers. I didn't know what to do so I called a friend and he told me what to do... more »

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