First Aid

Anaphylaxis: First aid

How to administer first aid for anaphylaxis.

Animal bites: First aid

How to administer first aid for an animal bite.

Black eye: First aid

How to recognize and provide first aid for a black eye.

Blisters: First aid

Learn how to give first aid for blisters.

Bruise: First aid

How to administer first aid for a bruise.

Burns: First aid

How to recognize and give first aid for minor to serious burns.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid

Do you know how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

Chemical burns: First aid

How to recognize and administer first aid for minor to serious chemical burns.

Chemical splash in the eye: First aid

Learn how to administer first aid for a chemical splash in the eye.

Chest pain: First aid

Learn about the different types of chest pain and what first-aid steps to take if chest pain occurs.

Choking: First aid

Be prepared to provide emergency first aid if you or someone else is choking.

Corneal abrasion (scratch): First aid

How to administer first aid for a corneal abrasion.

Cuts and scrapes: First aid

Following guidelines to care for minor cuts and scrapes can help you avoid infection and heal faster.

Dislocation: First aid

What first-aid steps to take for dislocation of a joint.

Electrical burns: First aid

Learn how to treat electrical burns caused by sources of electricity. The damage may be worse than it looks from the burn on the skin.

Electrical shock: First aid

How to administer first aid for electrical shock.

Emergency health information: Keep your personal and family records within reach

Emergency preparedness includes making sure you can quickly get to critical health information for you and your family.

Fainting: First aid

First-aid instructions for fainting.

Fever: First aid

What first-aid steps to take if you or someone else has a fever.

First-aid kits: Stock supplies that can save lives

First-aid kits — How to assemble first-aid kits for your home and car.

Foodborne illness: First aid

Is it something you ate? How to recognize and provide first aid for a foodborne illness.

Foreign object in the ear: First aid

How to give first aid for a foreign object in the ear.

Foreign object in the eye: First aid

Learn how to administer first aid for a foreign object in the eye.

Foreign object in the nose: First aid

First-aid instructions for a foreign object in the nose.

Foreign object in the skin: First aid

Got something stuck in your skin? Use these first-aid tips to safely remove foreign objects and prevent infection.

Foreign object inhaled: First aid

How to give first aid for an inhaled foreign object.

Foreign object swallowed: First aid

Here's how to give first aid for a swallowed foreign object.

Fractures (broken bones): First aid

How to give first aid for a broken bone.

Frostbite: First aid

Learn how to administer first aid for frostbite.

Gastroenteritis: First aid

How to recognize and provide first-aid help for gastroenteritis.

Head trauma: First aid

How to administer first aid for head trauma.

Headache: First aid

What to do if you or someone else has head pain.

Heart attack: First aid

How to recognize, get help for and provide first aid for a heart attack.

Heat cramps: First aid

How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heat cramps.

Heat exhaustion: First aid

How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heat exhaustion.

Heatstroke: First aid

How to recognize and provide first-aid treatment for heatstroke.

Human bites: First aid

Whether they're accidental or on purpose, human bites can be as dangerous as or even more dangerous than animal bites because of the types of bacteria and viruses in the human mouth.

Hypothermia: First aid

How to administer first aid for someone with cold body temperature.

Insect bites and stings: First aid

How to administer first aid for insect bites or stings.

Motion sickness: First aid

Any type of transportation can bring on the nausea and dizziness of this condition. Here are ways to keep it at bay.

Nosebleeds: First aid

How to give first aid for nosebleeds.

Poisoning: First aid

How to recognize and get first-aid help for poisoning.

Puncture wounds: First aid

With a puncture wound, stop the bleeding, and clean, medicate and cover it. If the wound is severe or becomes infected, seek medical help.

Severe bleeding: First aid

How to administer first aid for severe bleeding.

Shock: First aid

How to recognize, get help for and provide first aid for shock.

Snakebites: First aid

If a snake bites you, call 911 or your local emergency number right away, and then take these first-aid steps.

Spider bites: First aid

How to administer first aid for a spider bite.

Spinal injury: First aid

How to administer first aid for a spinal injury.

Sprain: First aid

How to give first aid for a sprain.

Stroke: First aid

A stroke requires medical attention right away. Find out how to remember the warning signs.

Sunburn: First aid

Learn how to give first aid and get relief from painful inflamed skin caused by too much sun.

Tick bites: First aid

How to administer first aid for a tick bite.

Tooth loss: First aid

If your tooth gets knocked out, handle it by the top only. Take steps right away so your tooth can be saved and successfully replanted.

Toothache: First aid

The most common cause of toothache is tooth decay. Find out about other causes of toothache and what to do for relief until you see your dentist.