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Chemical Splash in the Eye First Aid

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If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately: Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes, and use whichever of these approaches is quickest: Get into the shower and aim … Continue reading →

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Chemical Burns First Aid

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If a chemical burns the skin, follow these steps: Remove the cause of the burn by first brushing any remaining dry chemical and then rinsing the chemical off the skin surface with cool, gently running water for 20 minutes or … Continue reading →

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. In 2010, the American Heart Association updated its guidelines to recommend that everyone — untrained … Continue reading →

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Burns First Aid

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To distinguish a minor burn from a serious burn, the first step is to determine the extent of damage to body tissues. The three burn classifications of first-degree burn, second-degree burn and third-degree burn will assist you determine emergency care: … Continue reading →

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Bruise First Aid

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A bruise forms when a blow breaks blood vessels near your skin’s surface, allowing a small amount of blood to leak into the tissues under your skin. The trapped blood appears as a black-and-blue mark. If your skin isn’t broken, … Continue reading →

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Blisters First Aid

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Common causes of blisters include friction and burns. If the blister isn’t too painful, try to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister provides a natural barrier to bacteria and decreases the risk of infection. Cover a small blister … Continue reading →

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Black Eye First Aid

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The so-called black eye is caused by bleeding beneath the skin around the eye. Sometimes a black eye indicates a more extensive injury, even a skull fracture, particularly if the area around both eyes is bruised (raccoon eyes) or if … Continue reading →

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Animal Bites First Aid

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If an animal bites you or your child, follow these guidelines: For minor wounds. If the bite barely breaks the skin and there is no danger of rabies, treat it as a minor wound. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap … Continue reading →

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Sprains, Strains, and Automobiles First Aid

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Any individual may had a sprain or strain of the finger, wrist, ankle, toe, or any of the joints, especially when doing some type of excursion in the outdoors. The ground is not a flat, even plane and there are … Continue reading →

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Lacerations and Wound Care First Aid

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Our skin is our largest organ. It protects us from the elements as well as other environmental factors. However the integrity of the skin is frequently disrupted. I personally do not know anyone who has not suffered an abrasion or … Continue reading →

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Headaches or Head Pain First Aid

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Head pain without head trauma has a multiple of possible reasons for occurring. The vast majority of head pain is not serious and can usually be controlled with over-the-counter medication such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen. For severe headaches, you can … Continue reading →

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