First Aid

The Heimlich maneuver is a technique used in an emergency to aid a choking victim. Would you know what to do if you were a first responder offering a first aid rescue on... keep reading →

Wounds are of different kinds. However, any kind of wound may tend to bleed most especially if the vessels are injured. The amount of blood or pressure would depend on the... keep reading →

CPR is slightly done a little different in children. Considering that that the child has a smaller body than the adult, a slight variation should be noted. However, the whole... keep reading →

Mouth ulcers. Ouch. Just saying the phrase can make your mouth hurt. Most people have experienced the pain of mouth ulcers at some point in their lives. That's due in part to... keep reading →

A bout with poison ivy can be a tough thing to endure. The symptoms can be maddening and having grown up in the rural Midwest I have had my share of encounters with the... keep reading →

A guide for those with responsibility for providing First Aid in schools. keep reading →

This hub focuses on the need for having a home emergency kit and what items you should include in it. keep reading →

Taking a bite out of an apple is a perfectly natural thing for you to do. Right? Well, in the insect world, it is perfectly natural for them to take a bite out of YOU! ... keep reading →

There are many types of common bugs, and many types of bug bites that cause swelling. Waking up with bite marks in the morning is no fun, and knowing what kind of bug you're... keep reading →

Sometimes, in our desire to help others who are injured, we may inadvertently cause injury to ourselves. Here are a few simple steps you can take to reduce your chances of... keep reading →