First Aid Slideshows

Thousands of children swallow all kinds of objects every year. Find out what to do if it happens and how to know if they need medical help.

Too much heat can make you tired, sick, and woozy. WebMD guides you through these and other things heat can do to your body and what to do about it.

Find out the stages of healing for minor cuts and wounds, and learn from this WebMD slideshow how to treat them.

Find out which snakes are most dangerous and what you should do if you’re bitten by one. This WebMD slideshow tells you what you need to know.

Within hours of breaking a bone, your body’s already started to repair itself. WebMD shows you how bones heal and what you can expect during recovery.

We all get them once in a while -- find out more about why they change colors, why some people bruise more easily, and what you can do about them.

It’s not always easy to tell the difference between a minor bump on the head and a serious head injury. WedMD illustrates certain situations that need medical help right away.

Test your first aid knowledge about how to care for scrapes, cuts, and burns. WebMD clears up myths about cleaning and covering injuries.

Ouch! Got a scrape or cut? WebMD shows you quick home-care first aid tips to help you heal.

Learn the best way to cover or wrap a scrape, cut, sprain, blister, or burn. WebMD shows you which first aid bandages will stay put for hard-to-cover injuries.

See which first aid items to pack in your purse or car. WebMD shows you the basics to treat minor scrapes, cuts, and stings when you're on the go.