Medical Emergencies & First Aid: Video Series

There are several different types of seizures, including petite mal seizures, grand mal seizures and focal motor seizures. Look for signs of seizures, such as shaking, tremors, random ocular motor movement and slurred speech, with help from an EMT in this free video on seizures.

Heatstroke is something that is usually brought on by physical exertion on a hot day, and it is diagnosed by measuring a person's core temperature. Treat heatstroke through slow cooling to prevent tremors or shivering with help from an EMT in this free video on heatstroke.

The treatment of burns depends on the type of burn, as well as the specific chemical that may have caused the burn. Prevent infection that can occur as a result of burns with help from an EMT in this free video on burn treatments.

The heart and stroke guidelines vary depending on the age of the patient, and anybody over 8 is considered to be an adult. Learn about the amount of compressions that should be performed every minute during CPR with help from an EMT in this free video on CPR guidelines.

A sensory impairment is an individual's inability to accurately interpret an outside source or stimuli, whether it be visual, auditory, verbal, through sense of touch, sense of taste or the ability to feel pain. Get a definition of sensory impairment with help from an EMT in this free video on sensory impairments.

Medical alert bracelets can be obtained at any local pharmacy or drugstore, and they provide pertinent medical information for when the EMS arrives. Find out why most medical bracelets contain information about allergies, medical histories and conditions with help from an EMT in this free video on medical alert bracelets.

Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are precursors to heatstroke, and heat cramps are best prevented by taking in plenty of fluids. Stay hydrated and rested to avoid heat cramps with help from an EMT in this free video on leg cramping.

A bite from a black widow spider may cause paralysis of a limb, brown and white splotches around the location of the bite, an altered level of consciousness and swelling of the throat or mouth. Discover why a black widow bite may cause symptoms that mimic allergic reactions with help from an EMT in this free video on spider bites.

There are several different types of dehydration, including dehydration that's induced by vomiting, hypernatremic dehydration and hyponatermic dehydration. Look for symptoms of dehydration, such as headache, nausea, muscles cramps and weakness with help from an EMT in this free video on dehydration.

Traumatic brain injuries occur during an event of trauma, such as a motor vehicle accident, a fall or an assault. Discover how most traumatic brain injuries occur as a hemorrhage with help from an EMT in this free video on brain injuries.

The process of becoming an EMT starts with getting involved in the curriculum through a local university, community college or organization that does EMS and EMT training. Learn about the hands-on instruction and certifications that are required to be an EMT with help from an EMT in this free video on training to be an emergency medical technician.

The best way to prevent sepsis is by practicing good general hygiene, and infection can spread from one patient to another through a medical provider. Discover why it's so important for medical providers to keep up good hygiene with help from an EMT in this free video on sepsis.

The symptoms of a mild heart attack include chest pain, neck pain, jaw pain, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting and hypertension. Discover treatment and therapy options for heart attack patients with help from an EMT in this free video on heart attacks.

A blood pressure reading typically reflects the reading when a heart beat is initially heard until the heart beat sounds go away. Find out how to interpret a non-invasive blood pressure manually with help from an EMT in this free video on blood pressure.

Emergency medical technician classes can be taken at a college or university, and EMT's also need to obtain CPR cards or certificates. Learn about advanced cardiac life support classes with help from an EMT in this free video on emergency medical technician classes.

Life alert home response systems are helpful with the elderly or with people that have some sort of debilitating medical problem. Discover how a simple push of a button can contact emergency services with help from an EMT in this free video on Life Alert home support systems.

When performing CPR, the first step is to gain pertinent information through a visual examination, such as whether or not the person is breathing. Discover how to perform every step of the CPR process with help from an EMT in this free video on CPR.