First Aid Medical Reference
- Broken Nose Treatment
WebMD walks you through first aid treatment of a broken nose.
- Allergic Reaction Treatment
When does an allergic reaction require a trip to the hospital? WebMD tells you what to look for before calling 911.
- Benign Positional Vertigo Treatment
Benign positional vertigo (BPV) -- or simply vertigo -- is a disorder of the inner ear. WebMD explains first aid steps in case of loss of consciousness.
- Seizures in Children Treatment
WebMD explains first aid for a child who is having a seizure.
- Treatment of Bee and Wasp Stings
Whether you're allergic or not, it's a good idea to know how to treat bee or wasp stings. Learn more.
- What Should I Do for a Hand Injury?
Intricate in design and function, the hand is an amazing work of anatomy. Form follows function in the hand; therefore, any injury to the underlying structures of the hand carries ...
- Lightning Strike Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating a person who has been struck by lightning.
- Tick Bite Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for removing ticks, leading carriers of disease, including Lyme.
- Fainting Treatment
WebMD takes you through first aid steps if somebody faints.
- Thermal Burns Treatment
WebMD explains first aid for treating minor and life-threatening burns.
- Slipped Disk Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about the signs and treatment of a slipped disk, a shock-absorber between the bones of the spine that can split or rupture.
- Orchitis (Swollen Testicles)Treatment
Swollen testicles can be a sign of infection or torsion. WebMD tells you what to do if you have this condition.
- Shock Treatment
WebMD takes you through the steps for emergency treatment of shock.
- Seizures Treatment
WebMD takes you through first aid steps for helping someone who is having a seizure.
- Knee Dislocation Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating a dislocated knee.
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Understanding Insect and Spider Bites -- Prevention
Learn more from WebMD about preventing insect and spider bites.
- First Aid for Eye Injuries
Learn what to do if chemicals -- or something else -- causes an eye injury.
- What Is Heat-Related Illness?
Extreme heat and high humidity make it hard to cool down. Learn how to prevent heat-related illnesses, symptoms to watch out for, and treatments.
- Understanding Heat-Related Illness -- Symptoms
Learn about the symptoms of heat-related illnesses from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Frostbite: The Basics
Frostbite is when body parts freeze. Minor cases are "frostnip," but others are very serious. Learn how to prevent frostbite and what to do if you get it.
- Understanding Dizziness: Symptoms and Treatment
You might feel dizzy for a number of reasons. Learn about the symptoms, treatments, and why it's important to tell your doctor exactly what you're feeling.