Medical emergencies can happen at any time, and include anything from a bee sting to a kitchen burn, dog bite or fainting.

Disclaimer: If you have a medical emergency, dial 911 or seek proper medical attention. The following resources are not intended be a substitute for proper medical treatment, but are provided here for educational purposes only.

First Aid Resources

The Mayo Clinic offers a good online resource to assist you with a number of medical emergencies, and describes step-by-step treatment details. Simply click here to be re-directed to their web site.

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

CPR saves lives, by supplying blood and oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. Consider becoming certified in CPR; Contact your local American Red Cross office for details.

If you have have taken CPR class, please view this brief five minute refresher video:

It has been recently reported that a man survived cardic arrest after reciving over 90 minutes of CPR before he was trasported to a medical facility. Don't give up!

Pet First Aid

If your pet suffers a medical emergency, please seek proper veterinary care.

In the meantime, or for non-emergency medical issues, the American Kennel Club has provides an excellent online Pet First Aid resource.

Sources: Mayo Clinic, American Red Cross, American Kennel Club