Active First Aid Posts — Page 4 of 6 « First Aid

How To: Stop severe bleeding with first aid techniques

An emergency situation at work is about to occur, are you prepared? This first aid how-to video demonstrates what to do in case someone is severely bleeding. Begin by assessing hazards and making the area safe. Wear latex glove and assess the bleeding injury itself. Ask for additional help if need. The first aid tips in this video are sure to keep your workers healthy and happy.

How To: Treat an arm laceration with first aid techniques

Accidents happen at work. This first aid how-to video demonstrates how to access and treat a work related arm laceration. These first aid tips on treating arm lacerations are sure to keep your workers happy and healthy.

How To: Treat work related burns

Burns are an injury to the body that can range from a sunburn to severe tissue damage. Burns are classified by the tissue and surface area affected. This first aid how-to video will show you how to treat a person who has been injured at work. Watch to learn great first aid tips that will keep your workers happy and healthy.

How To: Identify work related injuries that require treatment

Many injuries do not require an ambulance, but they must be referred to medical aid for further treatment. This first aid how-to video will show you how to identify wounds that require further treatment. Underlying and dirty wounds, foreign objects, and stitches are all injuries that require a patient to go to a doctor or hospital.

How To: Treat and access a work related sprain

Sometimes the difference between a sprain and a fracture can only be identified with an x-ray. However with the help of this first aid how-to video you will learn to properly treat a sprain. Complete a modified primary survey of the work related accident, access the limb that was injured, and apply ice. These first aid tips will help your workers stay healthy.

How To: Access and treat a nose bleed at work

Accidents happen at work. This first aid how-to video demonstrates how to access and treat a nose bleed after a work related accident. Start by establishing what happened and making sure the patient can breathe properly. Inspect the area and apply an ice pack. These first aid tips are sure to keep your workers happy and healthy.

How To: Immobilize an injured victim

Wounds that involve underlying structures usually require immobilization. The purpose for immobilizing an injured victim is to provide support. This first aid how-to video demonstrates the proper technique for immobilizing someone who has serious wounds or injuries.

How To: Treat a jellyfish sting at the beach

Usually, jellyfish are fairly harmless. But sometimes, a day at the beach can lead to a stingy situation. This how-to video will show you what to do in case you get stung by a jellyfish at while you are at the beach. To sooth your sting you will need: seawater, vinegar, gloves or tweezers, shaving cream and a flat edge, and over-the-counter pain reliever. If symptoms progress and get worse contact a doctor immediately.

How To: Use a CPR Ezy in case of a heart attack

The aim of CPR is to preserve life by maintaining an adequate supply of oxygen to the heart and brain. Effective CPR prolongs a person's chance of survival until either a defibrillator arrives and can be used to shock the heart back into its normal rhythm or advanced professional life support is available. This how-to video shows you how to use a portable CPR Ezy when someone you know is suffering from a heart attack. This medical device helps you perform CPR on a victim in a constant rhythm.

How To: Apply first aid triangular bandage for arm injuries

Knowledge of first aid procedures and treatments can save lives. Watch this first aid video tutorial to learn how to apply a triangular bandage used for arm injuries.

How To: Use and take off vinyl gloves

Protect yourself while doing first aid procedures on an injured person by using gloves. Vinyl gloves are usually preferred over latex gloves because many people are allergic to latex. Watch this first aid video tutorial to learn how to properly use and take off vinyl gloves to prevent contaminating yourself and other individuals.

How To: Perform first aid on a choking infant

Knowledge of first aid procedures can help save lives. Watch this first aid video tutorial to learn what to do if a baby is choking.

How To: Perform first aid Heimlich maneuver on choking adult

Knowledge of first aid procedures can help save lives. Watch this first aid video tutorial to learn how to help a choking adult and see a demonstration of the Heimlich maneuver.

How To: Apply first aid crepe bandages

Knowledge of first aid treatments can help save lives. Watch this video tutorial to learn when and how to use a crepe bandage from a first aid expert.

How To: Use alcohol-free wipes and dressings on wounds

Knowledge of first aid treatments can save lives. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use alcohol-free wipes and dressings on minor wounds and how to apply plasters.

How To: Apply sterile dressings on wounds

Knowledge of first aid treatments can save lives. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use a sterile dressing, and how much pressure to apply to the wound when putting it on.

How To: Perform CPR on an adult, child or infant

C.P.R stand for cardio pulmonary resuscitation, but do you know how to perform it on someone? If not, then watch this how to video to learn this basic life saving skill. Our host shows you how to perform CPR on an adult, baby, and child.

How To: Perform the Heimlich maneuver

Want to know how to possible save someone's life? Then watch this video to learn the proper way to execute the Heimlich maneuver. The Heimlich maneuver could help someone who is choking before the paramedics arrive.

How To: Perform CPR on a baby

Learn live saving techniques by watching this how to video. This video teaches you how to use a pocket mask and perform CPR on a baby. Because babies are much smaller than adults it is important to follow specific guidelines to save their lives.

How To: Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking person

Save someone's life by watching this how to video. Martin and Jayanti demonstrate how to safely deal with a choking casualty in case of an emergency. Learn great first aid tips and how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on someone who is choking. Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking person.

How To: Perform CPR on a breathing casualty

Martin reminds you all how to deal with a breathing casualty and place them into the recovery position. Watch and learn how to possibly save someone's life in case of an emergency. Perform CPR on a breathing casualty.

How To: Perform triage and treat trauma patients

This U.S. Navy video shows how to do triage on the battle field and treat trauma victims. Watch this video to learn how to deal with basic shock and perform effective resuscitation.

How To: Treat dry chemical burns

This U.S. Army video gives instructions on how to treat dry chemical burns on the battle field. Treat dry chemical burns.

How To: Relieve pain in the battle field with morphine

Morphine is not administered to every injured soldier. Watch this U.S. Army video on when and how to use morphine to avoid shock and relieve pain and pain-associated fear.

How To: Use field equipments for ear, nose and throat injuries

This U.S. Army video shows how to use field expedient ENT equipment.

How To: Apply the pneumatic anti-shock garment

This video shows how to use a PASG, a.k.a military anti-shock trousers. This should only be done by qualified personnel.

How To: Treat a sucking chest wound

This video demonstrates how to treat a chest wound outside of a medical facility using the plastic wrapper of a battle dressing and bandage.

How To: Do a retrograde tracheal intubation

This video demonstrates how to insert an RTI to establish an emergency endotracheal airway. This procedure is done if intubation is necessary and one of the following is true: failure of conventional intubation, vocal cords are not visible, existence of upper airway pathology or the patient has severe kyphosis or cervical spondylosis.