First Aid & Safety: Overview
Stopping a Nosebleed
04/20/07, HealthwiseMost nosebleeds occur in the front of the nose and involve only one nostril. Some blood may drain down the back of the nose into the throat. These nosebleeds typically are not serious, and you can generally treat them yourself at home.
Groin Problems and Injuries
03/29/07, HealthwiseYou may have had a minor groin problem at one time or another. Most of the time, our body movements do not cause problems. It's not surprising that symptoms may develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury.
Swallowed Objects
10/05/07, HealthwiseWhen you swallow food, liquid, or an object, what is swallowed passes from your mouth through your throat and esophagus into your stomach. A swallowed object will usually pass through the rest of your digestive tract without problems
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Concussion
08/13/08, HealthwiseWhat is a concussion?
Office Ergonomics
06/13/07, HealthwiseErgonomics is the study of how your body interacts with your environment when you perform a task or activity. Ergonomics often involves arranging your environment—including equipment, tools, lighting, and how you do a task—to fit you and
Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture)
04/20/07, HealthwiseYou can break your nose during play, sports, accidents, fights, and falls. However, it may be hard to tell if your nose is broken. Swelling can make your nose look crooked even if it is not broken. When the swelling goes down after a few
Burns to the Eye
12/06/07, HealthwiseMost substances you get in your eyes that make your eyes burn will not cause serious eye problems. The only treatment needed for items such as soaps, shampoos, and perfumes that get in the eyes is to immediately flush the eyes with water
Puncture Wounds
06/10/08, HealthwiseA puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that penetrates the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower and deeper than a cut or scrape. Many people accidentally get puncture wounds with household or work
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Topic Overview
03/18/08, HealthwiseCarbon monoxide poisoning happens when you breathe too much carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a gas produced by burning any type of fuel—gas, oil, kerosene, wood, or charcoal. What makes carbon monoxide so dangerous is that when you bre
Shoulder Separation
09/24/07, HealthwiseA shoulder separation is the partial or complete separation of two parts of the shoulder: the collarbone (clavicle) and the end of the shoulder blade (acromion). See an illustration of shoulder separation injuries.
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