We may not all be doctors and nurses, but that doesn’t mean we’ll never find ourselves in a position in which we need to help someone who is sick or injured. Why not prepare for the unexpected by doing some first aid research and sharing your tips on what to do in various scenarios?
If you’re not sure what sorts of first aid advice you would like to share or which first aid subjects you should research, here are some search-friendly titles to consider:
What Does it Take to be a Certified First Responder?
Wilderness First Aid: A Basic Overview
First Aid at Work: Essential Things to Know
Senior First Aid: First Aid Tips for Assisting Elders
Paediatric First Aid: Caring for Sick and Injured Children
Five Essential First Aid Procedures
First Aid for Poisoning: What to Do
Essential First Aid Equipment
How to Find First Aid Courses in Your Local Area
How to Find Free First Aid Courses
What is Taught in First Aid Courses?
First Aid Training: Basic Lessons Covered in a First Aid Course
First Aid Training 101
First Aid Kits: Essential Elements to Include
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Wish I had seen this sooner. Would have done one! Next time.
Keep in mind, cloverleaffarm, that this WTI goes for another six days!
I had a look at our first aid kit when our dog had an accident recently - so my entry is all dog related this week! :-)
How To Make Your Own First Aid Kit For Dogs - Recommended List of Contents for Your Dog Emergency Kit
I am glad I read your hub. It is very informative and it inspired me to always have a first aid kit handy for my pets from now on.
What a wonderful hub about first aid kits for dogs. Your hub made me vow to always have a first aid kit handy when traveling with my pet.
Yes, I have given first aid many, many times. I am a registered nurse, previously certified in critical care and have worked in the emergency department and as a licensed paramedic as well. I taught CPR and first aid for about 20 years and have also taught advanced cardiac life support. I have taught nursing as well as emergency medical technology in level I trauma centers.
I can offer the following tips:
1. Call for help early
2. Know when it is safe to move an accident victim and when it is not
3. Make sure the scene is safe for anyone providing first aid, including yourself
4. Keep the victim warm and calm
5. Be creative - I once ran short on splints when picking up a trauma victim as a flight nurse in Mexico and used the Wall Street Journal I found laying around as a splint
6. Carry identification on your own body in case of emergency or accident
7. If you use a service dog, carry emergency instructions for care and handling of your dog in your dog's vest/cape
8. Do not give anything to drink or eat to a trauma victim - they may need to go to surgery
9. Do not attempt to provide any care beyond your expertise
10. Take a CPR course to know how to properly perform CPR and then if the occasion arises, perform to the best of your ability as instructed and do not worry about a lawsuit
Wow, Dubuquedogtrainer! You should definitely write a Hub on this subject- or several! Clearly you've got some great advice to share.
Thank you - maybe I will - this is just off the top of my head. I am not working in the medical field anymore - I am a full time professional dog trainer now.
Dubuquedogtrainer, wow...impressive niche skill set! I agree with Simone, you could take exactly what you wrote here and use each numbered item as a sub topic for one heck of a hub! I know I would read it! Nice to see you in the WTI forum thread. Looking forward to your next hub...maybe on this topic?
Cheers~
I'll give it some consideration - thanks. My new expertise lies in dog training - that is what I am most passionate about, but I will consider. Thanks for the suggestion!
This is very interesting topic....I am up for it...I can write a hub on this topic from my own experience!
My tips and ideas for a good basic wilderness first aid kit. http://shesabutterfly.hubpages.com/hub/ … c-Overview
Good hub. I've never heard of moleskin before. Will add that to my camping kit.
I hadn't heard of a moleskin either- or that poison ivy soap. Good stuff!
Make that three! I've never heard of moleskin either. Great hub.
I SHOULD be able to come up with SOMETHING on this topic. I mean I took an EMT course in college, worked in a nursing home growing up, and I'm really, REALLY accident prone. Hmm, I'm digging through my brainiacal archives now...
CC, you make me laugh so much! (())
HubHugs~
Hehe, I'm thinkin' this one might just be a tad humorous. Let's see...the bike cliffhanger incident, the 'endo' incident, the biker vs. tree incident, the biker vs. rock incident...
CC, possibly you should avoid bikes all together...or make contact with the people from Full Metal Jousting for a full suit of armor! --hugs--
How about one about what to do when you drop the metal level on your husband's head while level the cabinets or what to do when you husband slips on the snow at the grand canyon and hits his head on a rock while an Asian man is video taping the entire scene! (Yes those are true stories!)
(()) Oh my goodness, Cara! As with CC, your husband may at least require headgear! My advice, yours and CC's families should never go on vacation together, especially if bicycles and metal tools are involved!
HubHugs~
I almost wrote a hub on 'what you do when you accidentally trip and head-butt your boyfriend in the face causing him a nosebleed' or 'how to cope with bruises caused by missing a stair and taking your sister down the flight with you' or 'how to explain to your mother why you and your cousins are covered in beestings after climbing the tree she forbid you to go into'
Though, please write the one about your husband slipping ... I'm intrigued and need to know more.
Cara--ssssh, you weren't supposed to tell! Oh, I'm chuckling now because I had forgotten all about that one, 'LUCY' That is like dad and the bowling ball in the ice storm or the one with him in the lumber store!
Okay, Denise, You have my attention! I love a good bowling ball story! Do I sense a collaboration hub in the works?
Oh my goodness! I'm sitting here laughing a belly laugh here while reading all this!! OK - ya'll need to seriously crank out some first-aid hubs or something because this is all a riot!
What a great weekly topic! My hub on first aid for the elderly:
http://farmloft.hubpages.com/hub/senior_first_aid
So happy to get a hub in for the WTI Here is my hub dealing all about the essentials of a first aid kit and some tips to maintaining them:
http://alissaroberts.hubpages.com/hub/F … to-Include
This is great! After reading through your Hub, I've realized there are some important things I need to add to my kit!
This hub was so well put together and the information was great! :-)
Thank you Linda! So happy to hear that!
Linked yours as a reference for my first aid article! Great one!
I appreciate that and added a link in my hub to yours. Your guide was fantastic!
You're so organized! I enjoyed your hub and learned a lot. Like, I definitely need to add item #9 and item #14 to my kit.
I am breaking my Weekly Topic Inspiration cherry, and could not be happier! Here is my hub on treating victims who have suffered a stroke
http://janikon.hubpages.com/hub/Keep-Ca … -Mentality
Hope you all enjoy. It's some pretty important stuff everyone should know.
I'm quite glad I read this. I've always felt nervous when it comes to strokes and it feels good to know how to properly keep calm and carry on
Oh, so much information in one hub. I learned a lot. Excellent hub.
I would love to provide some assistance with this Thread.
I am practicing Field Paramedic/Supervisor in the State of Pennsylvania for the past 17 years. I am also a practicing Paramedic, EMT, CPR/First Aide, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor for the past 12 years.
I can offer some helpful tips to a layperson, or any experienced medical professional.
I would suggest that everyone take a CPR/First Aide class somewhere in their community. A lot of places now-a-days hold these classes for free. Churches, Fire Departments, and the YMCA are good sources to start. Not to mention, the time is not that extensive. At most, a CPR/First Aid class would take up about 2 hours of your day.
I agree with Dubuquedogtrainer in what she had provided in this thread.
We can not stress this enough... IS THE SCENE SAFE??? You are no good to anyone, especially for the person you are trying to assist, if your scene is not safe. What good are you, if you put yourself in harms way?
I can go on and on regarding this subject. Actually I will post Hubs on Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Basic First Aide.
Thanks for those GREAT tips, mcsorley!! WOW. I'm really glad you'll be posting Hubs on these subjects. Your advice will be invaluable!
My mother suffered a stroke in the worst of places. It was in the middle of a big, crowded, public room with a lot of traffic, and people were afraid to help us. But I took charge and began to bark orders until the EMT appeared. Without really thinking about it, we all know bits and pieces about stroke. But getting people to move during an emergency is even harder. When a stroke occurs, always be prepared to take charge and get this person to the hospital. You never know. You could be this person's only hope.
http://arlenevpoma.hubpages.com.hub/Sen … -of-Stroke
We never know when we will be in a position to be the one to keep things calm in an emergency situation. It helps to know what to do in case of a stroke. I read you hub and learned a lot. Very well-written with valuable information.
Wow, I'm learning so much about strokes today! Good guide.
How 'bout first aid for baby birds?
http://mrsmenagerie.hubpages.com/hub/Fo … What-To-Do
I wrote about the prevention of snake bites and what to do if you do get bitten.
Last week, I had a lot of fun researching and writing for my first weekly topic inspiration, so I thought I would try it again. I'm glad I did because I learned a lot of things I didn't know about the common household chemicals in my home. While I may not be a professional medical technician, I sure feel like I know what to do in case of an emergency. Call for help! That's the first thing to do. In the meantime, I know how to check for this and that and how to keep the victim calm, assuming I (myself) remain calm. Here is the link to my findings:
http://marleneb.hubpages.com/t/2fa08e
I really enjoyed your hub and its inspired me to check through our kitchen cupboards to see if everything is stored correctly and whether I need to hide anything on 'higher ground' so the dog doesn't get to it. :-)
This is a GREAT reference guide! I knew, vaguely, that there were many household cleaners and chemicals that pose potential dangers, but I didn't know any specifics and had never through through contingency plans. SO glad I read this. Thanks for doing the research and putting together the Hub!
Thank you Marlene and I read and was well informed by your great hub!
Here is mine....it got kind of lengthy, but I tried to break it up!
First Aid Guide for Parents
Here is one on the steps for basic first aid.
http://k9keystrokes.hubpages.com/t/2fb3ca
Happy Hubbing~
Wow! You show that handling an emergency is like being the director of an orchestra. There is so much to know, but I like how you taught the information. One thing I know for sure is I need to update my first aid training. Thank you for your excellent hub.
This is a marvelous overview! I'm always glad to read stuff like this- I seem to ALWAYS forget some of the important details @_@
Here's one for the WTI - it's a little unorthodox and crazy, but it's about my mountain biking mishaps and some lessons I've learned with regard to first aid. Happy Hubbing.
http://cclitgirl.hubpages.com/_39zesnd5 … id-for-you
Just finished it and it was 'AWESOME'
I just read this and really enjoyed it. Humor intertwined with tragety, plus valuable lessons - it all added up to a fun hub to read.
This is so great!!! Splendid advice, great photos- fab Hub!
http://brittanytodd.hubpages.com/hub/Es … pment?done
Essential First Aid Equipment
Excellent. Plus, I like the way you have the kits laid out for various occasions and events.
This is a super helpful overview, and I love the photos you've added, too! Much more demonstrative that bulleted lists I see in most first aid guides.
Here's my signs to get a First Aid Kit going. According to hubby, we have one in the bathroom, but it is filled with ancient stuff. Time to replace everything, and I have helpful guides right here.
I also need to invest in a bicycle helmet. I have a helmet for horseback riding, but that won't do. Need to go shopping. No excuses!
That's right! No excuses Arlene. Let us know when you get one. This is my way of putting you on the spot. Lots of love to you.
You are truly a gem, Marlene! Thank you!
I think the container of aspirin in our old First Aid Kit is enough to kill anyone. Or maybe it won't help at all. That's how old it is! You have to meet your current medical needs, too. I can't take aspirin. Haven't for years, so aspirin would be useless for me.
You're welcome, Arlene! Now that I have met you, I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you. So, the next time you go riding a bike... helmet, please. I haven't had any personal experience, because I don't ride bikes, but, I know people who do and the ones who wear their helmets have survived the most miraculous accidents. My husband is one of them. Imagine getting a phone call from the local hospital on the day your husband rode his bike (motorcycle) to work that morning. I actually had a high school friend who was run over and did not survive a collision while riding her bicycle around town; she wasn’t wearing a helmet. So, I’m a big proponent of helmets. Sorry for putting you on the spot like that, Love.
Marlene, my husband was the passenger on a motorcycle in high school. He was wearing a helmet, but the driver hit a stump, and hubby went sailing into the brush. He has not been on a motorcycle since!
A couple of years ago, I went through a midlife crisis and found myself in the middle of a Harley-Davidson showroom. I don't even know how to drive a motorcycle, so I don't have a license. Anyway, the place shut down because of the economy. The salesman was trying to sell me a Buell because he said I was so small. I refused. I wanted a big, red soft tail. By not getting a Harley, I can picture all these lives being saved--including mine! Helmet or no helmet!
Your husband is smart.My husband got out of the hospital, got well, and got right back on the motorcycle. He likened it to the saying about getting back on the horse and getting back in the saddle. I was nervous every time he rode his motorcycle. But, now the motorcycle is sold and there is no more motorcycling.Although, he still drives a sports car and sometimes I feel like he should wear a helmet for that.
Okay...this is my contribution for the WTI and just barely getting it in!
Surviving a choking experience is a blessing. How to help a choking victim:
http://denisehandlon.hubpages.com/hub/H … ictim?done
Wow, what an experience you had! This Hub is awesome- and I really love the illustrative photos you've added demonstrating the maneuver.
Might I make one recommendation? I think moving the how-to stuff to the top and the personal account to the bottom might be helpful- mostly because the personal account is longer and folks might not see all the useful-how to info right away, which might encourage them to click away before realizing just how much info is packed into the article!
Thanks for the feedback Simone-will do.
I forgot all about the choking incident involving my father decades ago, but your article brought it all back in a positive way. Isn't strange how most people freeze when someone is choking? You were so lucky that you had someone there who kept calm and cool enough to take care of you. We should all know how to help someone who is choking. And this includes helping ourselves!
Right-I was very fortunate and blessed. My youngest daughter actually wrote him a thank you note for saving me! If he had not been there I would have grabbed the waiter by the throat Thank goodness it worked out the way it did.
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