In most cases, you shouldn’t move a person that has been injured away from the scene of the accident while waiting for medical personnel to arrive. If the victim is in danger or if the overall situation looks risky and you know that you’ll be able to move the person without harming yourself, it may …

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A blister is a bump that is filled with fluid that looks like a bubble. They are commonly formed due to repeated rubbing of the skin against a surface but they can also form when the skin is exposed to heat for an extended period of time. When the skin becomes damaged it starts to …

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If you like hiking and backpacking on the trails and spending some time away from civilization, you’ll need to have a first-aid kit by your side. It’s one of the essentials that should always be carried when you’re taking a hike and it’s especially important that you pack one for an overnight camping trip. The …

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An asthma attack consists of narrowed airways that are swollen and producing extra mucus. The patient may be wheezing, feel short of breath and may be coughing. The symptoms vary from one person to the next and may also include pain or tightness in the chest. An attack can range from minor to life-threatening. How …

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Having the skills available to render medical help during an emergency situation is impressive but having the ability to train individuals so that they too can know what to do is phenomenal. When you are an instructor you’ll be able to touch the lives of so many people by training individuals on the techniques of …

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When you first come across somebody that has a fresh wound or cut, the first thing you’ll need to do is assess the injury to find out how deep it is. The best way to do this is to immediately put direct pressure on the wound with a piece of gauze or a clean cloth. …

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When it comes to handling sports injuries that happen on the ice, inside the dressing room or in the field, a team approach is necessary in order to be prepared for anything. The management of acute injuries should be addressed with a practiced plan in place and there should be a first aid kit available …

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First-Aid for Fainting Fainting is caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain and results in a person falling to the ground with loss of responsiveness. The causes for fainting vary and may include a reaction to emotional stress, hunger, exhaustion, pain or sitting or standing still for an extended time period when …

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It can happen to any of us at any given moment. One minute we’re standing upright on our feet and the next minute we are down and wondering what happened. While often not as serious for adults and children, seniors are more susceptible to fractures, especially in the hips, due to a fall. As a …

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A high fever can be extremely alarming for parents or a caregiver of a child that is otherwise healthy. In most cases it isn’t anything serious and simply indicates that the body has some type of infection and is doing its job properly. However at other times, a fever can be a life-threatening situation where …

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