First Aid

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's...

A bruise forms when a blow breaks blood vessels near your skin's surface, allowing a small amount of blood to...

If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately. Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap...

Minor burns For minor burns: Cool the burn to help soothe the pain.Hold the burned area under cool (not cold)...

If a blister isn't too painful, try to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister may provide a natural...

A black eye is caused by bleeding under the skin around the eye. Most injuries that cause a black eye...

These guidelines can help you care for a minor animal bite, such as one that only breaks the skin: Wash...