There are countless numbers of websites out there that give first aid advice. If you type in something like back pain, you'll come up with thousands of hits. This can often be confusing. Some of the other sites, are written by doctors, for other doctors. They cite all kinds of statistics and clinical studies, and don't really talk about 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 with a belly pain, and I had to take him to the emergency department for what was in my view, was a serious condition. After a four hour visit, we were told it was just the stomach flu, and that it would go away soon.
I started thinking there must be a website that could help me decide in the wee hours of the morning, if I really had to go to the emergency room. A general 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 upon this cool free site called OnlineFirstAid.org that is written by emergency personnel in plain English. Their mantra is "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 problems yourself, whenever possible, saving you time and money.
The authors work in busy emergency departments, in real hospitals, so the information is easy to understand 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! - 15438
Recently, my son woke up with a belly pain, and I had to take him to the emergency department for what was in my view, was a serious condition. After a four hour visit, we were told it was just the stomach flu, and that it would go away soon.
I started thinking there must be a website that could help me decide in the wee hours of the morning, if I really had to go to the emergency room. A general 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 upon this cool free site called OnlineFirstAid.org that is written by emergency personnel in plain English. Their mantra is "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 problems yourself, whenever possible, saving you time and money.
The authors work in busy emergency departments, in real hospitals, so the information is easy to understand 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! - 15438
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So when you or your loved ones get sick or injured, go check out OnlineFirstAid.org first. Learn what you can do, and when it's too much for you to handle!
