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How To: Initiate intravenous infusion in a field environment
This U.S. Army video demonstrates how to administer an IV infusion outside of a medical facility.
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: Remove a band-aid without pain
The pain doesn't end when your wound heals, pulling that band-aid off can sting just as much. Watch this tutorial for a quick tip to reduce the pinch.
How To: Assess and treat a venous wound with a nylon dressing
Studying to be a nurse? Then here is a nursing how-to video that teaches you how to assess and treat a venous wound with a nylon dressing. Every nurse should know the basics of this technique, follow along and see how easy it is to treat venous wounds with nylon dressings. It is important to monitor the progress of your patient's wound throughout their stay. These medical tips are sure to help you pass your nursing exam with flying colors.
How To: Treat burns and scalds (British Red Cross)
No one can escape the wrath of fire. Eery living person will experience some sort of burn during their lifespan, from scalds to third degree burns. Burns and scalds are among the most common injuries requiring emergency treatment in hospitals, but would you know what to do if a friend or family member, maybe even a stranger, burned themselves badly? Could you help?
How To: Soothe acid indigestion or heartburn
Relieve symptoms of indigestion and hear burn with some simple remedies. You Will Need:
How To: Treat strains and sprains (British Red Cross)
Although strains and sprains are not a serious injury, they are still very painful for the sufferer, and the only way to make sure they heal properly is to make sure they get immediate attention.
How To: Do a physical examination of a patient in an emergency
In this video you will use the DOTS system to exam the patient as a first responder.You will start at the head checking for deformity,open injuries,tenderness, and swelling. Do a physical examination of a patient in an emergency.
How To: Perform a laparoscopic suture in surgery
This video is about Laparoscopic Suturing Techniques.The video begins with the narrator saying that the technique is widely used in major abdominal surgeries and mastering of the techniques would give great confidence in the surgical procedures.There are various types of laproscopic needle drivers are available which can be selected according to preference.Different types of 10 millimeter laproscopic ports are available,however the valves used in the ports are important for performing extra c...
How To: Perform CPR on a choking infant
Would you know what to do if your infant suddenly began to choke or stopped breathing? This informational first aid how-to video shows you step by step instructions on how to preform CPR on a choking infant.
How To: Use the simple interrupted suturing technique
In the wide world of suturing techniques, the simple interrupted suture is perhaps the simplest and most common. This video details and demonstrates how to perform such a suture. This will be a very handy video for anyone new to the field of medicine looking to improve their surgical skills.
How To: Make a butterfly bandage
A butterfly bandage is handy item when a wound has smooth edges. It brings the edges of skin together and thus speeds up the healing.
How To: Splint the wrist and forearm
This first aid how-to video demonstrates how to perform a splinting procedure. Follow along and learn how to splint the wrist and forearm in case of an emergency. A splint can be placed in many different positions and aids in stabilizing injuries. Note that this splinting procedure is intended for medical professionals.
How To: Treat Tachycardia
This video provides a tutorial on how to treat the medical condition Tachycardia.
How To: Do open heart surgery on a patient simulator safely
A common problem with human patient simulators is that they are very easy to break. In this tutorial, learn how to perform simulated open heart surgery on a HPS without breaking any of the mechanisms inside his chest. This video will demonstrate how to modifiy a human patient simulator (HPS) for open heart surgery/thoracotomy proceudres in the simulation center. Although the video demonstrates the method on a Laerdal Sim Man, the technique can be appled to other simulators.
How To: Stop bleeding
The human body contains nine units of blood—but in matters of a traumatic cut or injury, it's always better to be safe than sorry. If you're unsure whether you're in an emergency situation, get to an emergency room and let them decide.
How To: Treat an open wound in 4 easy steps
Here are the four steps you need to know in order to treat a person with an open wound. Treat an open wound in 4 easy steps.
How To: Perform the Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrusts)
Abdominal thrusts—also known as the Heimlich maneuver—can be used to expel a foreign object lodged in a choking victim's windpipe. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver (abdominal thrusts).
How To: Wrap an injured ankle
The last thing you want to do with an injured ankle is to hurt it further by wrapping it up improperly. Fortunately, wrapping an ankle is easy once you know how. And this free video first aid tutorial will show you precisely what you'll need to do. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look!
How To: Use a horizontal mattress suture on a wound
This video for surgeons contains step-by-step instructions for how to and a demonstration of using a horizontal mattress suture on a human patient. The horizontal mattress stitch is used to seal wounds without putting pressure on them, which allows them to heal faster.
How To: Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking adult
If you came upon an emergency situation would you know what to do? First aid techniques can come in handy when someone is chocking. Watch this first-aid how to video to learn how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a choking adult who is conscious and becoming unconscious.
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: Stop severe bleeding (British Red Cross)
Everyone gets cut every once in a while, but sometimes those cuts can be more serious than expected. It could turn into severe bleeding, and there's a certain way to deal with this type of bleeding in a victim. How would you treat someone who was bleeding severely?
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 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: Fix a minor head wound
This video shows you how to fix a minor head wound or gash.
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: 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: Use proper suture technique with your patient
Performing sutures properly is one of the most important and basic parts of being a successful doctor, especially in a hospital environment. This two-part video features an overview of proper suture technique, from how to hold the needle to some common sense advice for avoiding mistakes.
How To: Do the head tilt-chin lift technique
In this first responder video we sow you how to do the head tilt chin lift technique in CPR.This is an excellent video and easy to follow, in opening the airway of a patient. Do the head tilt-chin lift technique.
How To: Transmit a 9-line medical evacuation message
Being able to send a correct medical evacuation message can save the life of an injured soldier.
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.
How To: Keep a cut from scarring
Keep it clean, covered, and coated, and say goodbye to that scar from the get-go. You will need running water and mild soap, self adhesive bandages, antibiotic ointment, petroleum jelly, sunblock, and silicone gel sheets. Warning: See a doctor immediately if your cut is extremely deep, won't stop bleeding, or appears infected.
How To: Suture using a needle driver clamp
This video illustrate us how to suture using a needle driver clamp. Here are the following steps: Step 1: First of all take a clamp and fasten it on the book.
How To: Perform first aid rescue breathing on an adult
Knowledge of first aid procedures can save lives. Watch this first aid video tutorial to learn how to perform rescue breathing on an adult whose heart is working.
How To: Perform a midline episiotomy
Learn how to perform a midline episiotomy in order to prevent tearing and lacerations and speed delivery.
How To: Bandage an open wound
Chest wounds are life threatening and must be handled with special care.You must close these kind of wounds leaving one side of the bandage open to allow air to leave the chest cavity. Bandage an open wound.
How To: Perform one handed suture ties on an animal
Gloved hands show how to perform several veterinary suture ties. This video shows the one hand tie with the right hand. It repeats the tie several times in slow motion to allow you to follow it and manage to copy the suture and learn to do the hand tie yourself.
How To: Quick splint for lower leg fractures
Training video for quick splinting lower leg fractures and knee injury. Produced by the Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol
How To: Perform CPR on an adult (British Red Cross)
CPR. It's stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is the emergency medical procedure for restoring a person's normal heartbeat and breathing when experiencing heart failure or breathing impairment. It's the number one way to save a life, and everyone should know it, whether you're certified or not.