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First Aid and Safety

From treating minor cuts and burns to reacting to a heart attack, get information you need to address first aid concerns - and perhaps even save a life.
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An Overview of Hyponatremia
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What Is an Adrenal Crisis?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Hypovolemia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Make Your Own Disinfectant Bleach Solution
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Why a Tourniquet Is the Most Important Thing in Your First Aid Kit
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Discover How and When You Should Use Chest Seals
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: What's the Difference?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Sorting Out the Causes of Dizziness
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Twisted ankle
What Are Soft Tissue Injuries?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
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Signs and Symptoms of Shock
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Why Do People Pass Out?
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
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How to Recognize and Treat Cold Sweats
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Treat a Smashed Finger
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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The Differences Between Motrin, Aleve, Tylenol, and Aspirin
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Ace Wrap
Injured? This Is When You Should Be Using a Compression Bandage
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Can you get certified in CPR while sitting on your couch?
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Learn About the Most Common Hoverboard Injuries
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How the American Heart Association Rearranged CPR
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Common Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Midsection Of Man Resuscitating Friend Lying On Road
Cardiac Arrest: How to Tell If Someone Needs CPR
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Treat and Prevent Skin Tears
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Full Body Inflammation Is Known as a Systemic Reaction
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What Could Happen If You Don't Do CPR When You Are Certified?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Recovery Position in First Aid Treatment
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Stop a Bloody Nose the Right Way
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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When the Emergency Room Isn't the Best Option
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Safely Treat Diarrhea
Medically reviewed by Priyanka Chugh, MD
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How Doctors Define Whether You're Really Unconscious
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Apply Pressure Dressings
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What Should You Do If You Feel Like Throwing Up?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What to Know Before You Get Your Ears Pierced
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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5 Steps to Dress a Wound
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Learn About the 3 Medical Meanings of Shock in the Medical World
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Treat an Impaled Object
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
What Could Happen If You Take Someone Else's Antibiotics?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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The 7 Best Nail Clippers of 2021
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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When to Go to the ER for Your Eyes
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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The Causes and Treatment of Generalized Weakness in Seniors
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Do Patients With a Head Injury Have to Stay Awake?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
I shoulde've called her
Can You Tell If an Intoxicated Patient Is Sick or Just Drunk?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Toddler Holds Foot and Toes after Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
How to Treat Rug Burns Depending on Their Severity
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What First Aid Really Means
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Understanding Mechanisms of Injury Helps Determine Severity of Trauma
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Cleaning Supplies in a Bucket
6 Ways Spring Cleaning Could Kill You
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Can You Do CPR If You Are Not Certified?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
A man who is confused
Learn About the Medical Causes and the Treatment of Confusion
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Elevate Your Understanding of QLAC Laddering Strategies
Choosing and Maintaining Ladders for Safety
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Household Items That Can Kill You or Make You Sick
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Man performing the Heimlich manoeuvre on a choking woman.
Are You Prepared to Prevent and Treat Choking?
Medically reviewed by Benjamin F. Asher, MD
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How to Safely Use an AED to Avoid Shocking a Conscious Patient
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
cardiac arrest in the rain
How Long Does Brain Activity Last After Cardiac Arrest?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
A neighborhood surrounded by fireworks
Be Prepared and Light a Safe Home Fireworks Display
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
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Learn What There Is to Understand About Cells, Tissues, and Organs
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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What Causes Lightheadedness and Should You Worry?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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The Difference Between V-Fib and Cardiac Arrest
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
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The Toxic Fumes Created From Mixing Bleach and Ammonia Can Kill You
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Human Blood Transfusion in Boston
How Blood Typing Compatibility Is Important for Transfusions
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Cardiac massage
Do You Know When It Is Okay to Stop CPR?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Chest compressions
What Do CPR Chest Compressions Do?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Learn the Symptoms of Rat Poisoning and How to Treat Them
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO