Learn how to treat mild burns, respond if someone is choking, and go through the steps of CPR. We’ll also explain how to bandage a wound and respond to a seizure or heart attack. Learning basic first aid could help you save the life of someone you love.
From the time we’re born, we’re curious to explore our surroundings. Children touch things and put them in their mouth because they’re experimenting with their tactile sensitivity. This is why they’re likely to suffer hand and finger injuries. There’s a…
Child resuscitation techniques are techniques that no person ever wants to have to apply, although they’re crucial in case you need to resuscitate a baby. Knowing how to apply these procedures can mean the difference between life and death. Cardiopulmonary…
Knowing how to respond to a cardiac emergency while waiting for medical help, whether it’s a myocardial infarction or sudden cardiac arrest, can be the deciding factor in how it ends. Cardiac emergency can happen at any time and in…
Did you know that there are natural ways to heal cuts and scars? Most people have scars they want to hide so they don’t affect their skin’s appearance. These blemishes can be hard to get rid of, however, and only…
The mere thought that you could suffer a heart attack at any time is terrifying, because the aftermath can often be fatal. However, what happens if you suffer a heart attack when alone? Knowing how to respond to the symptoms of…
Have you heard about the amazing gel that stops bleeding? They call it Vetigel, and it has a surprising story behind it. The Story Behind the Gel that Stops Bleeding Joe Landolina, a young 17-year-old entrepreneur had recently started school…
Epistaxis, or spontaneous bleeding through the nostrils, can be have a number of causes. It may be related to rhinitis or nasal dryness, but it can also point to other health problems such as arterial hypertension. If you get nosebleeds…
Few people are lucky enough to have no scars on their skin. So, we have a few natural remedies for you to prevent scars. A lot of times, due to little or poor wound care, the healing process takes longer, it’s arduous,…
Living things’ skin acts as a barrier to keep viruses and other harmful agents out of the body. If you hurt yourself, bacteria can get into the wound and then multiply inside or around it, leading to serious infections that…
Whether you have choked on something before or not, it’s a good idea to learn the Heimlich maneuver. This way, you’ll know what to do when someone is choking.
