Hot First Aid How-Tos

How To: Treat a nosebleed

Nosebleed or the official term is epistaxis is bleeding from the nasal cavity. Nose bleeds are very common and are often caused by dry air, illness, or trauma. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of nose bleeds in this medical how-to video.

How To: Tape fingers for sports injuries

Taping fingers is good for minor injuries of the middle joint because taping supports the injured area without preventing motion. Learn how to tape fingers and stay fit in this sports medicine video. Take action: injuring the middle joints of fingers is common, try to support above and below joint but allow flexibility in the joint, check for deformities, while ice and anti-inflammatories can help. Mike Vera, the instructor in this how-to video from Live Strong, is an athletic trainer the Rog...

How To: Perform CPR on an infant

Would you know what to do if your infant suddenly began to choke or stopped breathing? An important part of caring for you child is being prepared in an emergency. This informational first aid how-to video shows you step by step instructions on how to preform infant CPR.

How To: Wrap a bandage correctly

Watch this instructional medical how-to video to learn how to wrap a bandage correctly. A circular wrap is used to wrap a small body region. First, three to four inches of the appropriate sized gauze wrap is unrolled and placed flat. It is held in place with the thumb of one hand as the bandage is rolled around to provide at least two overlapping layers of bandage. The excess bandage roll is trimmed and the gauze is secured in place with a strip of tape. Wrap a bandage correctly.

How To: Treat cauliflower ear

Check out this instructional first aid video with Kurt Osiander as he demonstrates how to fix cauliflower ear with some alcohol, a swab and a needle. Watch as Tom gets his ear deflated in just a minute or two. This video is perfect for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu performers. Learn how to fix cauliflower ear with this first aid tutorial video!

How To: Treat a Snake Bite

The only thing worse than being bitten by a snake is not knowing what to do. This how-to tells you if you are in danger of dieing. There are some seriously good tips on what to do if bitten by a snake.

How To: Treat poison ivy with alcohol and menthol cream

Uh, did you just sit in a patch of poison ivy? Yeah you did! Now what? Watch this how to video to learn how to treat poison ivy. You will need alcohol, cool water, soap, hydrocortisone cream, calamine lotion, cotton balls, menthol cream and cool compresses. Make the itch from poison ivy go away with these helpful tips.

How To: Perform CPR on a person

If you came upon an emergency situation would you know what to do? First aid CPR techniques can come in handy at any time. Watch this first-aid how to video to learn how to perform CPR on an adult when you don't have any help.

How To: Treat a responsive casualty with first aid

As with any emergency situation it is important to follow the proper guidelines for emergency scene management. This first aid how-to video will show you what you need to know to be ready for an emergency, where ever it occurs. Learn to treat a responsive casualty and hopefully save their lives.

How To: Apply a bandage and dressing to a minor wound

Dressings and bandages are the basic tools of first aid. The type of dressing and bandages as well as the techniques for applying them will vary. But with the help of this first aid how to video, you will be able to choose and apply the right one to an injured victim. These first aid tips for work are sure to keep your employees healthy and happy.

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 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: 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: 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 CPR on an adult

Knowledge of first aid procedures can help save lives. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest and/or respiratory arrest. Watch this first aid video tutorial to learn how to do CPR to an adult casualty.