Dealing With Medical Emergencies
Medical emergencies can be frightening, especially if you are unprepared. Being familiar with first aid instructions can help you prevent or minimize serious injury. It
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Removing a Ring or Wedding Band
As those of us who wear jewelry know, it’s not unusual for a ring to get temporarily stuck on a finger. Fingers naturally swell, especially
Cuts and Stitches
As just about anyone who has chopped vegetables knows, minor cuts are a part of everyday life. Knowing how to care for them quickly can
First Aid for Pain
There’s more to first aid than covering up wounds or stopping bleeding. When treating an injury, relieving pain should also be a top priority. Prompt
Choking (in Children)
Choking is a serious threat to people of all ages. Whenever something gets stuck in the throat — a piece of food, a child’s toy,
First-Aid Kit for Family Travel
Use this checklist to make sure you have adequate supplies for dealing with minor medical problems while traveling with children. You can pack the items
CPR
CPR — cardiopulmonary resuscitation — is a potentially life-saving procedure that can restart a person’s heartbeat and breathing. CPR is often used to revive victims
Removing a Fishhook
If you enjoy going fishing, it’s important to be prepared in case you accidentally get a fishhook caught in your skin. Caution There are two
Chemical Burns
Many people associate chemical burns with factories, but they can happen at home, too: Contact with strong chemicals found around the house, the garage, or
Head Injuries
The bones of the skull are designed to withstand some hard knocks. Most of the time, a blow to the head causes nothing more serious
Human Bites
What should I do if another child bites my child? The first step is to wash the wound carefully with soap and water, since human
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
The body carefully maintains its internal temperature at around 98.6 degrees. In hot weather, perspiration cools it off. But sometimes, even the best cooling system
Blood in the Eye
It’s an injury that can come from anywhere: a baseball in the eye, an elbow from another athlete, or a sucker punch to the face.
Spider and Scorpion Bites
What should I do if my child is bitten by a spider or scorpion? Most spider bites are harmless, causing redness and swelling at the
Hives
What are hives? Hives are red, itchy welts or swellings on the skin that often come in clusters. They sometimes have a light red or
Blisters
As anyone who has ever worn ill-fitting shoes knows, blisters are small but painful irritations that occur when the skin is repeatedly rubbed in the
Tick Bites
What should I do if my child is bitten by a tick? First, remove the tick. Forget any advice you’ve heard about applying petroleum jelly,
Hyperventilation
What is hyperventilation? Hyperventilation occurs when people breathe too rapidly. Most people take at least a couple of seconds to breathe in and out. If
Blow to the Abdomen
Many kinds of accidents can cause blows to the abdomen. Common causes are automobile and bicycle accidents, skiing or tobogganing accidents, and other sports-related injuries.
Shock
Shock can occur after any kind of trauma: a severe allergic reaction, poisoning, heat stroke, burns, or any other severe stress on the body. But