There are tons of websites out there that give firstaid advice. If you type in something like abdominal pain, you'll come up with thousands of hits. This can often be frustrating. Some of the other sites, are written by medical doctors, for other doctors. They cite all kinds of statistics and clinical studies, and don't really address what to do in a real world setting. Even worse, there are many sites that simply rewrite what other authoritative sites have written, often misinterpreting valuable information and instructions.
Recently, my son woke up past midnight, and I had to take him to the hospital ER for what was in my view, was a serious condition. After a three hour visit, we were told it was nothing to worry about, and that it would go away soon.
Then I began wondering if there was a website that could help me decide in the wee hours of the morning, if I really had to go to the hospital. A basic reference for simple problems, that could help me make simple decisions and help me decide what was serious, and what I could handle at home. Nothing too deep, just some common sense tips. Here's what I found:
I came across this neat free site called OnlineFirstAid.org that is written by emergency personnel in plain English. They call it "practical first aid for everyone", and they try to give you enough information to help you decide whether you need to go to the ER or not. Also they give you easy to follow, common sense steps for hands on first aid techniques. You can learn to take care of many ailments yourself, whenever possible, saving you time and money.
The authors work in busy emergency departments, in real hospitals, so the information is basic and concise. They cover everything from hangnails to abdominal pain. They even have articles on setting dislocated fingers and basic suturing, should you be far away from a real ER. Keep in mind that you should always see a doctor, but these guys give you some good tips for things to do in the meantime! - 15343
Recently, my son woke up past midnight, and I had to take him to the hospital ER for what was in my view, was a serious condition. After a three hour visit, we were told it was nothing to worry about, and that it would go away soon.
Then I began wondering if there was a website that could help me decide in the wee hours of the morning, if I really had to go to the hospital. A basic reference for simple problems, that could help me make simple decisions and help me decide what was serious, and what I could handle at home. Nothing too deep, just some common sense tips. Here's what I found:
I came across this neat free site called OnlineFirstAid.org that is written by emergency personnel in plain English. They call it "practical first aid for everyone", and they try to give you enough information to help you decide whether you need to go to the ER or not. Also they give you easy to follow, common sense steps for hands on first aid techniques. You can learn to take care of many ailments yourself, whenever possible, saving you time and money.
The authors work in busy emergency departments, in real hospitals, so the information is basic and concise. They cover everything from hangnails to abdominal pain. They even have articles on setting dislocated fingers and basic suturing, should you be far away from a real ER. Keep in mind that you should always see a doctor, but these guys give you some good tips for things to do in the meantime! - 15343
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Remember, if your family gets sick or injured, go check out OnlineFirstAid.org first. You'll learn lots and maybe even save some money!
