First Aid & Safety: Overview
Dealing With Emergencies
05/01/08, HealthwiseReview this topic before you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know where to turn. Your confidence in dealing with both major and minor emergencies will be reassuring to an injured person.
Heat-Related Illnesses
10/07/08, HealthwiseA healthy body temperature is maintained by the nervous system. As the body temperature increases, the body tries to maintain its normal temperature by transferring heat. Sweating and blood flow to the skin (thermoregulation) help us
Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation
07/28/08, HealthwiseAmputation is the removal of a body part. This can be done by a health professional in a hospital setting, such as when a foot must be amputated because of diabetes complications. However, amputation may also happen during an accident
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Healthwise Self-Care Checklist
06/20/07, HealthwiseAre you getting better or worse?
Environmental Illness
11/01/07, HealthwiseChemicals, fumes, pollution, allergens, and other health hazards are common in our environment, and sometimes they can make us sick. Maybe you have mysterious headaches that only occur on weekends. Or you develop nausea and a rash after
Mild Head Trauma Can Be Deadly
05/12/09, Johns Hopkins UniversityEven if you haven't lost consciousness and feel pretty good immediately after a seemingly minor blow to the head, you should be taken to an emergency…
Broken Toe
10/24/08, HealthwiseYou may break one of your toes by stubbing it, dropping something on it, or bending it. A hairline crack (stress fracture) may occur after a sudden increase in activity, such as increased running or walking.
Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Maneuver)
05/01/08, HealthwiseChoking is usually caused by food or an object stuck in the windpipe. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking.
Removing Splinters
06/10/08, HealthwiseBefore using tweezers or a needle, try using cellophane tape to remove a splinter. Simply put the tape over the splinter, then pull the tape off. The tape will stick to the splinter and remove it painlessly. If tape doesn't work:
Using Ice and Cold Packs
07/28/08, HealthwiseIce and cold packs can relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation from injuries and other conditions, such as arthritis.
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