First Aid & Safety: Overview
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac - Topic Overview
09/25/07, HealthwisePoison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are plants that can cause a skin rash called allergic contact dermatitis when they touch your skin. The red, uncomfortable, and itchy rash often shows up in lines or streaks and is marked by fl
Hypothermia and Cold Temperature Exposure
07/05/07, HealthwiseHypothermia occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than the body can make it. A normal rectal body temperature ranges from to and for most people is .
Cold Temperature Exposure
07/05/07, HealthwiseIt's easy to get cold quickly if you are outside in wet, windy, or cold weather. Cold temperature exposure can also happen if you spend time in a dwelling or other building that is not well-heated during cold weather.
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Nosebleeds
04/20/07, HealthwiseMost nosebleeds are not serious and can be stopped with home treatment. Most nosebleeds occur in the front of the nose (anterior epistaxis) and involve only one nostril. Some blood may drain down the back of the nose into the throat. Many
Your Home Health Center
05/01/08, HealthwiseMore of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, medicines, supplies, and information on hand will improve the quality of your self-care.
How to Stop Bleeding From a Minor Head Wound
07/09/08, HealthwiseMinor cuts on the head often bleed heavily because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. Although this amount of bleeding may be alarming, many times the injury is not severe and the bleeding will st
Helping a Person During a Seizure
10/29/07, HealthwiseIf you see someone who is having a seizure, stay calm. Although seizures seem to last a long time, they usually do not last more than 60 to 90 seconds. Time the seizure, if you can. If the seizure lasts longer than 3 minutes or the person
Nose Injuries
04/20/07, HealthwiseNose injuries often occur during play, sports, accidents, fights, and falls. Pain, swelling, and bruising are common, even with minor injuries. Home treatment can usually help relieve your symptoms.
Poisoning
10/05/07, HealthwiseA poison is a substance that has toxic effects and may injure you or make you sick if you are exposed to it. Poisons can be found everywhere, from simple household cleaners to cosmetics to houseplants to industrial chemicals. Even medicin
Shock
05/01/08, HealthwiseShock may develop as the result of sudden illness or injury, or bleeding. When the body cannot get enough blood to the vital organs, it goes into shock. Sometimes even a mild injury will lead to shock.
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