First Aid is the temporary help given to an injured or a sick person before professional medical treatment can be provided. This timely assistance, comprising of simple medical techniques, is most critical to the victims and is, often, life saving. Any layperson can be trained to administer first aid, which can be carried out using minimal equipments. Basic training in first aid skills should be taught in school, in work places and, in general, be learnt by all, as it is mandatory to our modern and stressful life.
There are several conditions that require first aid and Medindia has endeavored to enlighten its viewers on some of them.
First Aid & Emergency Treatment Guide
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Animal bites / Dog bites
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Animal bites/Dog bites.
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Burns
A quick and simple first aid guide on how to administer treatment for first degree and second degree minor burns. Third Degree Burns usually require hospitalization.
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Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). First aid for CPR gives information about steps to be taken during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corneal Abrasion
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Corneal Abrasion
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E
Electric Shock
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for electric shock.
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Fever
Fever also called as pyrexia is higher-than-normal body temperature. A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Fever.
First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide for Anaphylaxis
Learn about the symptoms, causes, first aid, emergency treatment, and prevention of anaphylaxis.
Food Poisoning
Food poisoning occurs when you eat foods or drinks that are contaminated with viruses, bacteria, parasites or toxins. Read more to know about treatment and prevention of food poisoning.
Foreign Object In The Ear
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Foreign Object In The Ear.
Foreign Object In The Eye
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Foreign Object In The Eye.
Foreign Object In The Nose
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Foreign Object In The Eye.
Foreign Object In The Skin
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Foreign Object In The Skin.
Foreign Object When Swallowed
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Foreign Object When Swallowed.
Fracture
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Fracture. Emergency first aid guide for fracture says about the do’s, don’ts and preventive measures to be taken during fracture.
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Gastric Problems
A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Gastric problems.
Gastroenteritis
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Gastroenteritis.
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Heart attack
Heart attack occurs when blood supply to vital organs gets blocked. A quick and simple first Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Heart attack.
Heat Exhaustion
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Heat Exhaustion.
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Insect Bites and Stings
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Insect Bites and Stings.
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Nose Bleed (Epistaxis)
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Nose Bleed.
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Poisoning
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Poisoning. Get more information on simple poison control measures.
Puncture Wounds
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Puncture Wounds.
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Severe Bleeding
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Severe Bleeding.
Snake Bites
Snake bite from a venomous snakes like King Cobra, Russell viper can be deadly. A quick and simple First Aid guide on Snake bite treatment and management.
Spinal Cord Injury
A quick and simple First Aid guide on how to administer treatment for Spinal Cord Injury.
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