How to Conduct a Secondary Survey of the Head During ...
One of the most frequent causes of death in the wilderness is injuries to the head, including scalp, brain and skull injuries. Carefully examine the head to assess whether to immediately evacuate the injured person and whether to treat for brain ... [... more]
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How to Hurricane-Proof Your Home
Hurricane season typically run from June to November. As we settle into the middle of hurricane season, it is important that we hurricane-proof of homes to the best of our ability. Read on to see what you can do. The Federal Alliance for Safe ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Dog Attacks
Watch Out! Dog attacks are nothing to play about! With the rate of dog attacks at an all time high, you must know the proper steps to take in case you are confronted by an unreasonable dog! Don't make eye contact! This is the number one thing to ... [... more]
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How to look at someone's face and know its time to call ...
Before becoming the founder and CEO of www.hotpluto.com I was a firefighter/paramedic in SoCal for over 20 years. One thing I know is how to tell by looking at someones face when it's time to call 9-1-1. Remember: ... [... more]
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How to donate blood
I know, there are a thousand reasons why we don't donate blood but the truth is, most of us can, we just don't. I am not trying to guilt trip you into giving here but if you read this article and know some of the facts, I think you might ... [... more]
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How to Care For Sports Injuries - Pulled Muscle
A pulled muscle is one of the most common injuries that athletes suffer. It is caused when a muscle group is over-stretched and it results in soreness and sometimes a loss of mobility. Minor swelling can occur and sometimes even a bruise. The ... [... more]
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How to Apply First Aid To A Wounded Person
First aid comes in handy! It is always important to carry a first aid kit with you because you never know when you might need it. What is a first aid kit you may ask? It is a kit that has the necessary items needed in case someone gets injured. ... [... more]
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How to Care for Frostbite
Caring for frostbite requires prompt action. The consequences of not knowing how to care for frostbite can result in permanent cell damage. At worst, not caring for frostbite at the first signs of it could result in loss of an extremity. (Never ... [... more]
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How to Create Evacuation Plans This Hurricane Season
As Hurricane Season draws near, it is absolutely essential to create an effective evacuation route in case you must leave quickly. In many cases, evacuations are ordered at the last minute, and it is important that you are prepared. In many ... [... more]
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How to Be Prepared for Emergencies
Emergencies are something we hope will never happen to us, but if they do it is better to be prepared. The time to prepare is often when people least think about it, when everything seems safe and normal. Probably the first step in all of this is ... [... more]
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How to Call 9-1-1
The 911 emergency telephone system is available nationwide in the United States. Dialing 9-1-1 from any working telephone (land line or mobile phone) connects you to an emergency dispatcher. He or she will quickly assess your situation and ... [... more]
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How to Detect Internal Bleeding and Give Aid
Do you know what to do in the event someone is bleeding internally? Do you know what signs to look for that indicate internal bleeding? This quick guide will give you the signs to look for and the step to take to aid the patient to safety. In ... [... more]
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