First Aid

How to Rescue Someone Who has Fallen Into a Well

By eHow Health Editor

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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... more »

How to Rid of Burn Scars Caused by a Heating Pad

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First you must understand you have to avoid the former health advice of butter. You can go to the natural ingredient of an Aloe Vera plant. You pop the leaf and place the slime direct on the burned area. You do not use ice or harsh immediate ... more »

How to Save Your Own Life on the Road

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Drive safely, be aware and be on your toes by looking out for other drivers. This article gives you helpful hints on how to save your own life --on the raod. No matter where you live in the world, these tips will help you. Read the tips and ... more »

How to Secure an Injured Person Onto a Litter

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When professional medical care is far away, you may have to evacuate an injured person by litter. Here is the first step: securing the person onto the litter... more »

How to Sleep on a Hot Night

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Sleeping on a hot night without air-conditioning can be tough. As you toss and turn in the futile pursuit of a more comfortable position, you only become increasingly restless, and hence, hotter. Don’t go to bed unarmed. Use these simple tips to ... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Collarbone in the Wilderness

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing. The technique for splinting a collarbone is to make a sling and swathe... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Hip in the Wilderness

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing... more »

How to Splint a Fractured Jaw in the Wilderness

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Splinting a fracture is important for reducing pain and speeding healing... more »

How to stop your hiccups

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hiccups are is a gulping sound caused by sudden movement of muscles active in breathing. Hiccups occour every year and harmless but annoying. Stopping these hiccups could be done in 4 easy steps... more »

How to Survive a Fall onto the Subway Tracks

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The chances that you will fall onto Subway Tracks is slim, but here's what you'll need to know if it ever happens... more »

How to Survive a Power Outage

By Sheila Wilkinson

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It's a terrible inconvenience when the power goes off for an hour or two. In the wake or a disaster, however, it becomes more than inconvenient when you have to live without power for extended periods of time, especially without warning. Knowing ... more »

How to survive an anxiety attack

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There are many difficult situations when anxiety attack is happen. It can occur during or before taking a test or when you are prepare to a final exam. So i am thinking that some tactic should be helpful... more »

How to Survive When Trapped Under Debris

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Being stuck under debris is a very scary and dangerous experience. However. you can do several things to increase the likelihood that you will walk away from this unpleasant incident. Learn which steps to take to survive when trapped under debris ... more »

How to Swallow A Large Pill Or Tablet

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Afraid to swallow a large pill or swallow a large tablet? Most of us have no problem eating our food, but when there are large pills or large tablets, it can be a frightening experience. There are some easier methods you can use. If you have ... more »

How to take an online cpr certification course

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How to get online cpr certification or online First Aid certification for healthcare providers or anyone else... more »

How to Tie a Fireman's Chair Knot

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The fireman's chair knot is specifically designed as a makeshift harness or "chair" to transport unconscious or injured people. This knot may be tied without either end of the rope in keeping with its use for emergency rescue. The following steps ... more »

How to Treat a Gunshot Wound

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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 the ambulance arrives and the victim is taken to ... more »

How to Treat a Poisonous Bite

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You must be familiar with the little critters that abound to know what to do when you or a family member receives a poisonous bite. Learn how to treat poisonous bites and determine which bites require immediate medical attention... more »

How to Treat a Seizure

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This article will walk you through step by step how to treat a person having a seizure. This could help save a life... more »

How to treat a sprained ankle

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A sprained ankle is a common problem. What are you supposed to do to treat it?.. more »

How to Treat a Stingray Wound

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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 possible to avoid being hit. Unless your lower legs are ... more »

How to Treat a Victim With Breathing Difficulty

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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. Keep in mind some important guidelines should you ... more »

How to Treat Achilles Tendinitis in the Wilderness

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Tendinitis occurs when the cords that attach muscles to bones become inflamed. Achilles tendinitis is easily treated in the wilderness with a combination of "HI-RICE" (hydration, ibuprofen, rest, ice, compression, elevation)... more »

How to Treat an Allergic Reaction to a Bee Sting With EpiPens

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If you are allergic to bee stings, be sure to have a way to treat one close at hand. Follow these steps to use an EpiPen, which could save your life... more »

How to Treat an Amputation

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Basic first aid saves countless lives every year as well as prevents injuries from becoming more severe. There are more than 30,000 finger amputations every year. If someone close to you lost a finger or worse would you know how to treat the ... more »

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