First Aid Band-Aid

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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Adrenal Crisis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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
Fact checked by James Lacy
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A Tourniquet Is the Most Important Thing Your Kit Needs
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How and When to 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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The Many 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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Shock: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Causes of Fainting: Reasons Why We Pass Out
Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD
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Causes and Treatment of Cold Sweats
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Treat a Smashed Finger
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Pills
How Are Motrin, Aleve, Tylenol, and Aspirin Different?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Ace Wrap
When to Use a Compression Bandage
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Are Online CPR Certifications Valid?
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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The Most Common Hoverboard Injuries
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Why Did CPR Change from A-B-C to C-A-B?
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Common Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Signs and Symptoms
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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Systemic Reaction Throughout the Body
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Do I Have to Do CPR If I'm 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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Important Information You Should Know About the ER
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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Unconsciousness and Levels of Consciousness
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Apply Pressure Dressings
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Checking blood sugar
What Happens If Sugar Is Given During Hyperglycemia
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Do You Know How to Treat Your Nausea?
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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How to Properly Dress a Wound
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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Learn the 3 Medical Meanings of Shock
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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How to Treat an Impaled Object
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Don't Take Antibiotics That Aren't Prescribed to You
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
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The 7 Best Nail Clippers of 2020
Fact checked by Ashley Hall