Hot First Aid How-Tos
How To: Treat poison ivy
Poison ivy and its nasty cousins, poison sumac and poison oak strike year round. Poison ivy is found as a vine, it has 3 leaves and can have berries. The poison is called urushiol. If exposed, wash with hot soapy water immediately. Mild reactions can be treated with antihistamines and hydrocortisone cream for itching. Serious reactions need medical attention immediately. Treat poison ivy.
How To: Perform CPR on a child
This video demonstrates how give an child CPR in case of an emergency. The video walks you through waking the child, calling 911, breathing twice in the victims mouth, and compressing their chest 30 times.
How To: Administer basic first aid
In this online video series learn from certified First Aid and CPR Instructor Amy Pearson as she teaches and demonstrates first aid techniques.