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"How to Make Your Own Resusable, Lasting Ice Pack for 30 Cents" cover image
Nov 24, 2015

Check out this tutorial for advice on how to make a long-lasting, reusable ice pack that will not leak for cheap. These ice packs conform to any shape you need, stay cold for a long time, won't burn y ...

"How to Treat a Snake Bite" cover image
Apr 23, 2015

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 ...

"Nobody Around to Save You from Choking? Save Yourself by Falling on the Floor" cover image
Jul 29, 2012

Choking is scary in any situation, but it's exponentially worse when there's no one around to perform the Heimlich maneuver. Even more so when there aren't any chairs or countertops anywhere. Fortunat ...

"How to Ken Jeong AHA Hands-Only CPR Video" cover image
Jun 21, 2011

Ken Jeong suits up in new Stayin' Alive video to promote Hands-Only CPR. Please visit http://bit.ly/AHACrowdRise for more information. DefinitionsHands-Only CPRHands-Only CPR – or CPR without using br ...

"How to Deal with an Attack of Hypoglycemia "low Blood Glucose"?" cover image
Mar 31, 2011

How to Deal with an attack of Hypoglycemia "Low Blood Glucose" What is Hypoglycema? It's a medical term meaning decreased level of blood glucose. This condition induce serious effects on the body that ...

Instructional demonstration on removing medical tape from a catheter site.
Feb 25, 2011

PICC stands for a peripherally inserted central catheter, and is usually inserted somewhere in your patient's uppper arm, giving access to the larger veins in the chest region. PICC lines are often de ...

Two women in a kitchen setting, engaging in conversation.
Feb 7, 2011

It's impossible to learn how to cook without getting burned a few times. First, learn how to avoid getting burned (like using potholders and taking care around hot stoves). If you accidentally get bur ...

Gaming mouse on table with hands positioned around the box.
Nov 23, 2010

Nitrile exam gloves are the latest in disposable medical glove technology. They withstand stress well and won't trigger latex allergies, making them a great choice for first aid work. Watch this video ...

Injured foot with a bandage on a wooden surface.
Oct 18, 2010

We all make the same mistake at some point. Walking around, minding your own business and then BAM you crush your toe right into a step, a wall, a small raise in the ground. Your toe is broken, you're ...

"How to Provide emergency care to a person who is unconscious" cover image
Oct 15, 2010

In this medical-minded video tutorial from the folks at ICYou, we learn about the potential risks associated with providing emergency care to an unconscious person. For all of the details, and to lear ...