Cuts and scrapes typically require nothing more than a good cleaning, an antibiotic ointment and a proper dressing until they heal. Immediate treatment that follows the correct procedure is important so cuts and scrapes do not become infected. … [Read more...]
Caring for Horse Lacerations
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Horse enthusiasts know that to own horses is huge undertaking. Owners have a responsibility to take adequate care of them, which not only includes feeding them and corralling them, but they have to take care of their medical needs. Horse lacerations … [Read more...]
Who Needs First Aid Courses
January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
While most of us believe that we'll never need them, first aid courses are for more than just medical workers. By taking some time out of your life to learn about first aid care, you can help to prevent severe injuries as well as help someone who is … [Read more...]
First Aid Kit List – Making Sure It’s All There!
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A first aid kit list serves the same purpose as any other list. It’s a way to insure everything is included in the kit. The list can be used to restock an existing kit, create a new kit or to simply determine what’s in the kit. Some industrial … [Read more...]
Bruises – The Basics
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Time is perhaps the most precious commodity we might possess today. It is not uncommon to see almost every individual rushing through his daily routine, facing deadlines and harrowing duties. Right from a small child to an elderly man or woman, each … [Read more...]
The Kiss of Death: The Truth About Spider Bites
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When we think of spider bites we think of the Black Widow Spider and the infamous “Kiss of Death.” However the truth is that 98% of all spider bites are harmless. We are concerned about spider bites because some spiders release venom which is … [Read more...]
Simple First Aid For Coral Reef Scrapes
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Coral reef scrapes and cuts often result in a red raised rash. Many times these coral reef scrapes or cuts are the result of a fire coral, which is a stinging creature, not a true coral. The reaction to these coral reef scrapes and cuts can vary from … [Read more...]
Three Steps First Aid for Burns
December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Since you're bound to either burn yourself or to be with someone when they burn themselves, it's a good idea to learn about first aid for burns. While everyone has an opinion on what you should do, you can actually take care of a burn in three easy … [Read more...]
Where to Store First Aid Kits
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Since injuries can happen anywhere, it only makes sense to store first aid kits everywhere. Even if this does make logical sense, most of us don’t believe we will ever need first aid kits, so we aren't fully prepared. But in the case of an … [Read more...]
Girl Scout First Aid Kit – Learning about Safety
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Girl Scout first aid kit serves more than one purpose. Of course, the first purpose is to supply minor-emergency items when needed during indoor and outdoor activities. The second reason is to teach young girls the concepts of safety, good … [Read more...]