First Aid Videos

Rising temperatures expose you to several heat-related illnesses like dehydration and heat stroke. Here’s what you should know.

For certain cuts and wounds, you should call 911. These signs require immediate medical attention.

First degree burns only affect the outer or top layer of skin. Know what you should do first to treat this kind of injury.

Our hands are prone to more injuries than other areas of the body, and your fingers are no exception. Learn what type of pain signals a broken bone and where to seek treatment.

Know what to eat, what to bring, and what to wear before you arrive to donate blood.

Between heat waves and tick-borne diseases, summer weather poses several health dangers. Don’t catch yourself unprepared in an emergency -- keep these first-aid items within reach.

Before you spend time in the sun and sand, pack a few essentials in case of an emergency. These items will keep stings and scrapes from ruining your beach time.

The best way to treat a bloody nose or minor cut may not be what you think. Some common remedies might even do more harm than good.

Know what to do when someone loses consciousness.

Know what to do if someone passes out from a heat stroke.

Stay cool in the summer heat with these tips for avoiding heatstroke.

Stung by a bee? Buzz through how to remove the stinger and numb the pain.

What should you do when you need to treat eye irritations, like cuts and chemical splashes?

Think you're supposed to tilt your head to the sky when you have a nosebleed? Find out what to do.

Is the old R.I.C.E. method still the way to baby your sprain? When should you have a doctor look at it?

A bruised peeper doesn’t feel or look good. What keeps the puffiness at bay? What are a few signs it’s time to visit a doctor?

Step-by-step instructions on how to do the Heimlich or abdominal thrusts and unblock a person’s airway.

What’s the difference between frostnip and frostbite? Here’s how to spot it, treat it, and prevent damage from super cold temps.

Want to give blood? Check in with what you need to do before, during, and after donating.

Sprained an ankle? Pulled a muscle? Cool down and get some icy relief.

Take a look at the process of healing from a cut and how it starts as soon as skin is punctured.

Six steps to soothe your skin after a painful burn.

In an emergency, CPR can save a life. Follow these steps to try to revive a teen or adult.

You’re warm and cozy on a winter night… -- then the power goes out. Here’s how to survive the storm.

Follow these steps to mend small cuts or scrapes.