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Don't Use Butter! How to Safely Treat Burns.

  • Jul 19, 2017

Sunday afternoon--- A curious toddler waddles into the kitchen, attracted by the smell of fresh homemade cooking. His wandering eyes fixate on the oven and the luring pot of bubbling liquid perched precariously on the edge of the stove-top. He makes a beeline for the pot han ...

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Someone's seizing on the train! What should you do?

  • Jul 01, 2017

You're riding the A-train express between 59th and 125th street. As the train picks up speed, you hear a commotion at the end of the car - an elderly man has suddenly starting seizing violently. His arms and legs tense and jerking, eyes rolled up so all you ...

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Think FAST! Is your loved one having a stroke?

  • Jun 16, 2017

Stroke can occur very suddenly and without warning when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked or bursts. It can affect people of all ages (not just the elderly!) ...

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How can I tell if someone needs CPR?

  • Jun 01, 2017

Your friend collapses at the gym and becomes unconscious! A bunch of people run over, but no one seems to know how to help... Should you begin CPR? ...

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Ouch! You're bleeding! What should you do?

  • May 15, 2017

Scenario: You're in the kitchen chopping vegetables for dinner. As you begin picking up speed, you suddenly feel a searing pain on your hand and notice a red spray of blood pouring onto the counter. You look at your hand ...

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