First Aid

Are there any good books out there for someone who's not a professional, who just wants to be prepared if a situation comes up. So I can know what to do before the ambulance arrives or if help is going to be awhile. I've looked at some wilderness first-aid books but they don't describe how to know the difference in sypmtoms if someone was having a heart attack or a cardiac arrest. Those are just examples. Thanks for any help.

2006-08-14 03:37:02 · 7 answers · asked by Elliot Ness 2

I was reading an insert in my newspaper advertising "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things" by Readers Digest. I don't want to buy the book but was wondering if anyone knows how to soothe a tongue after it has been burned. The insert says "Burn your tong on hot pizza, soup, or coffee? This secret stops the pain immediately!" I was wondering if anyone knows the "secret."

2006-08-14 03:36:51 · 6 answers · asked by ????? 1

2006-08-14 02:20:56 · 22 answers · asked by Alan D 1

2006-08-14 01:57:51 · 4 answers · asked by Myself. 2

i want to learn firstaidtips so that i can help someday.........

2006-08-14 00:34:22 · 2 answers · asked by wanderer 1

There is nothing visable on the skin, no bumps or anything. Help I can't sleep!!

2006-08-13 18:20:52 · 7 answers · asked by tinkerbellnjs 1

does it hurt what does it look like? and what can cause it to bust? is it something to worry about?

2006-08-13 17:29:43 · 9 answers · asked by stepfunny 3

2006-08-13 16:53:25 · 12 answers · asked by gbaass 1

I would like to know if paramedics/firefighters know that many people nowadays wear medical I.D. jewelry that does not have the standard chain and plate. If a person had what looks like regular jewelry on do paramedics/firefighters look closer at it to see if it has the medical alert symbol and is a medical alert I.D.? Like if a person had a medical I.D. bracelet only the bracelet had beads on it instead of a chain, would paramedics notice that this person has a medical I.D. bracelet on?

2006-08-13 12:44:31 · 9 answers · asked by Darlene H 2

its on my tail bone and it just started itching out of no where and it started to get like pea size bumps what in the world could it be? and why would i have it??? i havn't done anything different i got out of the shower and got dressed that was it nothing different didn't touch anything.... how do i get rid of it????
Please help

2006-08-13 10:03:25 · 10 answers · asked by watdahellrudoin 3

My friend accidentally backed his scooter into my leg and my shin was badly burnt on his muffler. It is about 3 to 4 inches across. It hurt when it was happening, but immediately afterwards it did not hurt and still is not painful. The skin is grey, dry, and kind of crispy. Some of the skin has burnt all the way down to the flesh and the area is very red. I am mostly worried about it because there is no pain, even when I cleaned it with peroxide.

2006-08-13 03:03:24 · 13 answers · asked by wyldcatt76 3

2006-08-13 00:04:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend is in pain right now badly!!

2006-08-12 19:17:23 · 27 answers · asked by kiMBERlY :] 2

well i feel like i'm gonna pass - out i have bad chest/ stomach pains and a huge massive hedache and panadol doesn't help at all and it is so painful should i go to the hospital for a morphine njection or what?

2006-08-12 19:12:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hate it when your in pain and you have to go to the emergency room, and you have to wait over 4 hours to be seen

2006-08-12 16:46:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-12 15:52:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had two ingrown toenails on each side of my left big toe and one on the left side of my right big toe.

I'm starting to have an ingrown on the right side of my right toe. I don't wear my shoes much but when I do, I can tell it gets worse.

Right now, when I use pressure and press up on the skin where it is, it stings.

What should I do about this if I don't want to go to the doctors or cut anything, besides getting new shoes?

2006-08-12 14:50:03 · 13 answers · asked by Siwon Ash 2

I have 3 or 4 cubes of glass from a car accident embedded in my forearm. Its been really irritating lately and I want to avoid going to a surgeon and having it surgically removed. It feels like it's moving much closer to the skin lately, like it wants to come out.

My father and mother both recommended "drawing salve" which is this black, very horrible smelling ointment to get the glass out. I'm trying it now and want to know if anyone has any experience with it, and what kind of shrapnel they used it for. Thanks in advance.

2006-08-12 08:38:15 · 11 answers · asked by Joe R 1

Ok so I went to the doctor a few days ago to get my blood taken to get tested and today they called saying my cholesterol level is 151 and the healthy i guess range is from 37 to 110. I am only 14, weigh 90.4 lbs and am 5.3 ft! I eat very healthy so my mom is even confused about what is goin on! I am fine right????...

2006-08-12 05:54:50 · 6 answers · asked by dachshundgirl04 2

A person alone at the time of heart attack. How to manage it?

2006-08-12 00:02:57 · 21 answers · asked by baf 2

because thats how i feel right now and i'm 14 and no one is home they have gone to watch the football! ummmmm and i weigh 77 kgs and they ( paramedics ) will probably say i'm too fat and too loose wieght but i know it's not that it only came on suddenly and i'm actually quite fit!

2006-08-11 21:04:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a home remedy for possible alcohol poisoning. I know that medical assistance is needed, but I would also like something I can do to ensure my friends a better outcome, even before reaching the hospital. Charcoal tablets help for most things, but i am unsure about alcohol.

2006-08-11 20:31:46 · 4 answers · asked by chihuahua12785 1

2006-08-11 20:25:41 · 4 answers · asked by MissChatea 4

2006-08-11 20:23:52 · 12 answers · asked by MissChatea 4

2006-08-11 15:49:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My hands have become swollen around my ring on my finger and it is painful and I need to take it off. Any suggestions on how to get it off with out cutting it?

2006-08-11 08:31:34 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-11 07:00:40 · 12 answers · asked by Chris 1

Anyone know of a good cream or home remedy to make the stinging stop? I didn't burn myself on purpose. Was getting some toast out of my toaster oven and burned the top of my hand. Anyone know a good remedy?

2006-08-11 05:17:46 · 26 answers · asked by Autumn_Anne 5

2006-08-10 21:56:14 · 14 answers · asked by Tia 1

she have hers on her toe nail and its just sucks, she tried some products before but it didnt do anythin for her i guess

2006-08-10 17:27:03 · 11 answers · asked by gracy_rivera 1