Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Blister Care
- Butterfly Bandages
- Chili Pepper Burns
- Compression Wraps
- First Aid for Accidental Amputation
- First Aid for Black Eye
- First Aid for Broken Tooth
- First Aid for Chemical Burns
- First Aid for Chemical Eye Burns
- First Aid for Cold Exposure
- First Aid for Electrical Burns
- First Aid for Eye Injuries
- First Aid for Heatstroke
- First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings
- First Aid for Knocked-Out Tooth
- First Aid for Low Back Pain
- First Aid for Possible Spinal Injury
- First Aid for Spider Bites
- First Aid for Tar or Plastic Burns
- First Aid Kit
- Removing a Stuck Ring
- Stopping a Nosebleed
- Stopping Facial Bleeding
- Washing Out Eyes
- Wound Care
First Aid
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Provides links on nosebleeds, rashes, and blisters. Also includes topics addressing more serious first aid emergencies, such as choking rescues and sprained ankles.
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If emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound and protect you from another person's blood. Before you try to stop the bleeding: Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. Put on medical gloves, if available, before applying pressure to the wound. If gloves are...
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Learn how to care for your blister so it will heal and won't get infected.
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Chili pepper burns are caused by an irritating substance found in the skin of the pepper. This burn can feel like a sunburn, a throbbing and prickling feeling, or a very intense, hot pain. The best treatment is to wash the area with soap and water...
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Learn how to use a compression wrap for a sprained ankle to help control swelling.
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Ankle sprains are common injuries that can result in lifelong problems. Some people with repeated or severe sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. If an ankle sprain does not heal correctly, the joint may become unstable, resulting in a...