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First Aid

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Lists common injuries and emergencies, and what to do about them. Includes the ambulance number for the United States.
http://www.alfambulance.net/FIRSTAID.HTM

ThinkQuest project explains what to do for wounds, broken bones, poisoning, and burns. Contains simple instructions and clear diagrams.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10624/1staid.html

Contains advice for common situations such as camping, eating roast dinners, nature walking, and playing outside. Some information sheets can be downloaded.
http://www.sja-haltonhills.org/info.html

Basic first aid skills, poison prevention tips, and care guide to help kids who are injured.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/3483/kidsfirstaid.html

Describes the basic steps for dealing with emergencies and accidents, using diagrams and simple lists.
http://first_aid_4all.tripod.com/

A comprehensive list of topics covering minor and major injuries and accidents. Each section can be printed.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/findin...on/firstaidandselfcare/index.cfm

A series of questions used to assess the knowledge of boy scouts. Covers many accidents and injuries associated with hiking, climbing, and camping.
http://www.geocities.com/havliceks/1st_Aid008.html

When there's an accident or someone collapses, the best thing might be just to call for help. Find out what to do and who to call.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/emergency.html

Knowing what to do when someone stops breathing can save their life. This article explains what CPR is, and where it is taught.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/cpr.html

Most kids have had at least one of these, so find out what to do when it happens.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/nosebleeds.html

Learn why 911 was created, when to call, and what else you need to do.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/911.html