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How to Respond to a Heart Attack

Stop what you're doing if you experience chest pain., Assess whether your chest pain is likely a heart attack., Look...

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How to Save Yourself from Poisoning

Call for help., Know when to urgently call for medical help.If you notice any of the following signs or symptoms, it is...

5 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Wrap a Sprained Thumb

Consult a doctor., Follow medical advice., Ask about painkillers., Gather your supplies., Anchor the wrist., Wrap...

23 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Use Rubbing Alcohol

Clean your hands with rubbing alcohol., Treat wounds with rubbing alcohol., Disinfect skin before an injection...

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How to Wrap a Wrist

Wrap your wrist., Start wrapping from your hand area., Reverse direction., Secure the elastic bandage., Remove the...

32 steps 16 min Advanced
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How to Wrap an Ankle

Start at the ball of the foot., Wrap the top of the foot., Wrap the ankle., Repeat the figure 8., Fasten the bandage.

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Text

Check with your local 9-1-1 center to see if texting is available in your area., Compose your message., Learn the...

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How to Respond to a Stroke

Learn the two types of stroke., Notice facial droop., Check for arm weakness., Listen for slurred speech., Respond in...

11 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Preserve a Severed Limb

Call emergency services., Take care of the injured person first., Control bleeding., Take steps to prevent shock., Be...

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How to Prevent Nose Bleeds

Don’t pick your nose., Blow your nose rarely and gently., Avoid non-prescription nasal sprays and certain oral...

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How to Use an Otoscope

Be gentle with the patient., Handle the otoscope properly., Straighten the ear canal., Choose the right speculum size...

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How to Use an Ultrasound Transducer

Collect all the components to aquire an ultrasound image., Turn the machine on and load the software., Connect the...

12 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Use a Vaporizer

Talk to your healthcare provider about your needs., Choose a cool mist humidifier instead of a warm steam vaporizer if...

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How to Use an Ear Thermometer

Select a rectal thermometer for newborns., Use an ear thermometer cautiously with toddlers., Choose any thermometer for...

10 steps 8 min Advanced
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How to Use an Inhaler

Remove the cap., Inspect the inhaler., Hold the inhaler upright and shake it 5-10 times., Prepare your spacer if you’re...

11 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Use an AED and Do CPR

Be sure that both you and the patient are in a safe location before continuing., Check the patient., If there is no...

5 steps 1 min Medium

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