Everything You Need to Know About Medical Masks
Medical masks are individual items of protective equipment that people can wear. They protect from exposure to pollutants through the…
First aid
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.
Dressings and Bandages, a User’s Guide
Applying dressings and bandages is a procedure for wrapping an injured part of the body to immobilize or protect it.…
What You Should and Shouldn’t Do When Treating a Wound
To ensure that a wound heals properly and to avoid infections that may lead to other health problems, several factors…
Concussion: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Accidents are common in children since they tend to constantly run, jump, play and climb. One such accident is a…
How to Treat a Superficial Burn
Nearly every person has experienced a superficial burn. For the most part, these are the result of a household accident, mainly in the kitchen. Also, there are other burns such as those that happen due to overexposure to the sun…
Hand and Finger Injuries in Children
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…
How to Resuscitate a Baby
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…
First Aid: How to Respond During a Cardiac Emergency
Knowing how to respond to a cardiac emergency while waiting for medical help, whether it’s a myocardial infarction or sudden…
Hot water burns – first aid treatment
Hot water burns are one of the most common household accidents. These types of burns occur mainly in the kitchen…
A Natural Cream to Heal Cuts and Scars
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…
How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone
The mere thought that you could suffer a heart attack at any time is terrifying, because the aftermath can often be…
This Gel Stops Bleeding in Only 10 Seconds
Have you heard about the amazing gel that stops bleeding? They call it Vetigel, and it has a surprising story…
Do You Get Nosebleeds Often? Find Out Why!
Epistaxis, or spontaneous bleeding through the nostrils, can be have a number of causes. It may be related to rhinitis…
What Should You Do When You Suffer a Burn?
Extreme heat can cause you to suffer a burn. Some of these burns can be extremely serious and do damage…
How to Cure Wounds to Prevent Scars
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,…
How to Properly Disinfect a Wound
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…
What to Do When Someone is Choking
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.