If a person is not breathing and has no pulse, you need to seek emergency help immediately and be prepared to help the victim until emergency help arrives. Note: Below is a brief description of the steps in CPR. The information is not intended as a substitute for...
Although an insect bite and an insect sting are both painful, there is a big difference between the types of insects that bite and those that sting. Venomous insects sting, injecting painful toxic venom through their stingers into your system. Non-venomous insects...
The pharmaceutical industry has taken many steps to prevent over-the-counter and prescription medications from being tampered with during transit from the manufacturing plant to the pharmacy and your home. However, everyone knows that cardboard can become crushed or...
Heat Stroke is a much more serious illness than heat exhaustion. It is caused by an increase in the body’s core temperature due to overexposure to extreme heat and a breakdown in the body’s heat-regulating mechanisms. During a heat stroke, your...
Below you will find some basic guidelines to help you help yourself and others during a medical crisis. The information presented here is to be used as an introduction to First Aid. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice and care, treatment...
You would probably be surprised to learn how many substances you have around your home that could be poisonous if ingested or inhaled or exposed to the skin and mucous membranes. It’s not just the cans of gasoline or paint-thinner you might have in your garage but...
