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FIRST AID administered at the right time, has helped people come back from the brink, so to speak. Given below are a few sites that have loads of information on different kinds of first aid - from nosebleed and toothache to snake bite and heart attack. A little bit of info will go a long way in preventing disaster.
Medicine net
http://www.medicinenet.com/First_Aid/index.htm: This is an excellent and comprehensive source of first aid methods. The MedicineNet doctors have carefully compiled the related articles on this subject here. From nosebleeds to earthquakes, their topic range is diverse! Each section is covered thoroughly, with easily understandable procedures.
First aid kit
http://www.ivillage.com/topics/parenting/0,,166016,00.html: The website covers a diverse range of topics including chicken pox, head lice, diarrhoea and accidental tooth loss. Each ailment comes complete with links to other relevant articles.
Rescue
http://library.thinkquest.org/ 10624/1staid.html: Whether it is a simple paper cut or a severe chemical burn, every accident must be dealt with in the right way. Learn the basics of first aid, as well as basic wound care and what to do if someone is choking. You will also find out how to recognise basic health emergencies such as a heart attack or low blood sugar.
Kids health
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/: Keeping your child safe is your top priority. Learn how to protect your child inside the house and out, what to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more.
Active first aid online
http://www.parasolemt.com.au/Manual/index.html: Active First Aid Online is the Internet version of the official Parasol EMT first aid book. This online manual has been designed to help a first aider in most emergency situations by providing simple-to-follow treatment sections.
eMedicine.com
http://www.emedicine.com: This outstanding site has hundreds of peer-reviewed emergency medicine articles, questions, quotes, tools and calculators, drug recalls and abstracts from recent medical journals. The site claims to have the largest collection of medical review articles in the world. You need to register to access information here.
Early heart attack care
http://www.ehac.org: This is a great resource for laypersons. Learn the early signs and symptoms of a heart attack and what you can do to prevent cardiac arrest.
Written by professionals, this site explains how to make a patient comfortable whilst waiting for the emergency services to arrive.
HealthWorld emergency & first aid
http://www.healthy.net/clinic/firstaid/: This useful site has links to information on treating conditions from animal bites to unconsciousness. Find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding first aid and how to comply with health and safety regulations.
First aid guide
http://www.firstaidguide.net: Find a listing of first aid and emergency care topics with symptoms and recommended treatments. You can not only print the documents but also download all the articles of this site for future reference.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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