First Aid category: 194 books

Frostbite occurs when the flesh freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Frostbite is most common in fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin; in severe cases, it can lead to amputation of affected areas. In most cases of frostbite only the skin is frozen (known as frostnip) but...

Written by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer, a nationally recognized physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration...

Use this disaster preparedness guide to protect yourself and your household during and immediately after a catastrophe by making a disaster plan and a disaster kit. Plan to take care of yourself without outside help for at least 3 days. Special considerations include keeping food safe to eat, sheltering-in-place, and discussing a disaster with children.

our home is ourt castle.. our place of safety.. or is it?? are your family members aware of the dangers of exploding water and dust bunnies?. seriously, it is far from a joke and they cause many home accidents each year. this book covers what the other safety manuals forget to mention, designed for...

Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can be produced. It can be a killer if not treated properly. This condition of lowered core body temperature is most common at cold temperatures, but can occur even in relatively warm temperatures if the conditions are right, e.g., exposure...

How To Get Rid of Infections This book covers several different infections including: Bacterial Infections Viral Infections, Fungal Infections, Parasitic Infections and more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

If you ever get into poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, you'll do anything to get rid of the itching. All three plants contain an oily sap called urushiol that yields an irritating rash. It's all over the plant (leaves, stems, and roots), can be transferred onto objects and then onto skin,...

How To Get Rid of Black Eyes Sick of looking in the mirror at that black eye? Most black eyes are caused from some kind of trauma or blow to the face as oppose to the eye. Having a black eye can ruin your whole week! Follow these tips to get rid of it with the quickness! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

Stress is a normal part of everyday life, but it can worsen when a disaster happens in your area. Increased stress can negatively affect preexisting health conditions. Learn to manage daily stress before a disaster occurs to reduce its impact on your health.

This brief guide explains what is ok to eat or refreeze and what should be thrown out after loss of power to the home. Do not rely on taste or smell to decide if something is safe to eat!

The Survival Mom Radio Network includes over a dozen amazing podcasters who are experts in all different areas of preparedness. This short book includes the very best top tips from the Hosts of The Survival Mom Radio Network. But who are they and what do they talk (and podcast and blog) about?Whether...

A Beginner’s Guide to Burns - Fire Disaster Table of Contents Introduction Immediate Dangers of Fire Knowing More about Burns Chemical Burns Electrical Burns Sunburns Thermal burns Immediate Care Emergency Treatment Wound care Using Honey How to Prevent Fires in the House Local Anesthetics...

Recent natural disasters have emphasized the importance of emergency preparedness. Everyone should have individual and family evacuation plans in place. It is critical that each family have a planned evacuation arrangement and an evacuation "to-go" box ready for emergencies.

Dizziness can be experienced in several different severities. Vertigo is a feeling that your body is spinning accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting, while feeling imbalanced is a milder case of dizziness. Feeling somewhat lightheaded is the simplest form of dizziness. Dizziness occurs when...