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Insect bites, jellyfish stings and stubbed toes are rarely emergency situations, and first aid treatments can help relieve these minor injuries. Learn how to care for minor injuries with first aid in this free video series from a fire captain.
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The first step in treating yellow jacket stings is to remove the stinger. Learn to treat yellow jacket stings with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
Relieve bee sting pain with ice packs, oatmeal or meat tenderizer. Find out how to relieve a bee sting with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
Before treating a stubbed toe with ice, check to see if it is broken. Learn to treat stubbed toes with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
Keep feet warm in cold weather by wearing fleece or wool socks. Discover how to keep feet warm in cold weather with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
To treat a smashed nail, the nail bed has to be drilled to relieve the pressure. Find out how to treat a smashed nail with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
A bruised nail treatment includes ice packs, ibuprofen and elevating the foot or hand. Learn to treat bruised nails with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
To treat a jellyfish sting, start by rubbing saltwater and sand on the area. Discover how to treat a jellyfish sting with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
Cut household water usage by setting up a rainwater collection system. Find out more ideas for saving household water with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about water conservation.
To visually identify prescription drugs, start by studying the color, numbers and shape of the pill. Identify prescription drugs visually with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
Nicotine cravings subside after five days of quitting smoking. Learn how to quit smoking in five days with expert tips from a fire captain using this free video about
Treat fever in children by keeping them hydrated, giving lukewarm baths and dressing in warm clothes. Learn more about how to treat fever in children with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
After a heavy night of drinking alcohol, sober up by sleeping, drinking water and exercising. Find out more about how to sober up with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
Symptoms of a blood clot include shortness of breath and numbness or temperature change in legs. Discover how to recognize blood clot symptoms with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
To get over the fear of needles, look away when receiving any type of needle work. Learn how to get over a fear of needles with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
First aid treatment for cuts includes using gauze, antiseptics and bandages. Find out how to treat cuts with first aid with expert tips from a fire captain in this free video about first aid treatments.
The term “first aid” refers to the immediate care that is provided to an injured or sick person. It is used to stabilize a patient until further medical treatment and assessment can be provided at a hospital or care facility. For most of us, a first aid kit is used primarily to treat minor medical emergencies, like small cuts or burns. But it is important to keep a first aid kit stocked with supplies you use regularly as well as those items you might use for a more serious situation until EMS can help. In addition to a first aid kit, knowing what to do in emergency situations is a key part of treating injuries. Knowledge of how to roll an injured person to safety or help a person having an epileptic seizure may not be included in a first aid kit, but might just save a life. In this free video series, let a fire captain demonstrate some basic first aid treatments. Captain Joe Bruni has more than 30 years experience treating major and minor injuries. Here, he explains how to treat insect bites and stings. Also, learn how to relieve the pain from stubbed toes and bruised nails. Find out about how to overcome needle phobias and cigarette smoking. Captain Bruni gives tips for treating jellyfish stings as well. So, improve first aid knowledge today!
Joe Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades of experience as a street firefighter and company officer. Bruni has experience as a department training officer in the fire and rescue safety and training division, and has written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine.dkdk
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