First Aid: Seizures
Learn what to do, and when to call 911, when someone is having a seizure.
First Aid: Heat Exposure
Be prepared. Know what to do for heat exposure.
First Aid: Cold Exposure
Intense cold can cause frostbite and hypothermia. Learn about first aid for cold exposure.
First Aid: Head Injuries
A strong blow to the head may cause swelling and bleeding inside the skull. The resulting pressure can injure the brain (concussion).
First Aid: Electrical Shocks
Information on when to seek medical help and what to do while you wait after someone receives an electrical shock.
First Aid: Allergic Reactions
Learn how to help when someone is having a limited or severe allergic reaction.
First Aid: Poisoning
Helpful information on treating poisonous bites and swallowed poisons.
First Aid: Sprains and Fractures
A sprain happens when the ligaments, or fibrous tissue, connecting bones at a joint pulls or tears. Most sprains hurt, and some take even longer than a broken bone to heal. A fracture may happen when a bone is hit with more force than it can bear.
First Aid: Cuts and Scrapes
A break in the skin is an open door, inviting dirt and germs to enter your body and cause infection. Learn how to prevent infection with correct first-aid care.
First Aid: Bandaging
Follow these illustrated step-by-step instructions to learn how to bandage a wound.