First Aid Skills
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| - | MeritBadge.Org offers over 200 [[First Aid Skills]] resources for [[Cub Scouts]], [[Boy Scouts]], [[Varsity Scouts]], and [[Ventures]]. Resources are from the [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAidIndex/FirstAidIndex Mayo Clinic], [https://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/fhgupdate/Y/Y2.shtml Harvard], [http://www.aafp.org/ American Academy of Family Practitioners (AAFP)], [http://firstaid.webmd.com/ WebMD], [http://firstaid.about.com/ About.com], [http://www.expertvillage.com/results.aspx?q=First+Aid Expert Village (EVVideo)], and [http://www.profirstaid.com/training.php ProFirstAid (PFAVideo)]. | + | MeritBadge.Org offers over 200 [[First Aid Skills]] resources for [[Cub Scouts]], [[Boy Scouts]], [[Varsity Scouts]], and [[Ventures]]. Resources are from the [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAidIndex/FirstAidIndex Mayo Clinic], [https://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/fhgupdate/Y/Y2.shtml Harvard], [http://www.aafp.org/ American Academy of Family Practitioners (AAFP)], [http://firstaid.webmd.com/ WebMD], [http://firstaid.about.com/ About.com], [http://www.expertvillage.com/results.aspx?q=First+Aid Expert Village (EVVideo)], and [http://www.profirstaid.com/training.php ProFirstAid (PFAVideo)]. See the [[First Aid Skills#Disclaimers|Disclaimers]]. |
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==Cancer== | ==Cancer== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Cancer]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Cancer]]}} | ||
| - | *[http://www.healthfirst.net.au/content/view/265/42/ Warning Signs of Cancer] | + | *[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer/DS01076 Mayo Clinic: Cancer Defined] - [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer/DS01076 Mayo Clinic: Cancer Myths] - [http://www.healthfirst.net.au/content/view/265/42/ Warning Signs of Cancer] |
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==Dehydration== | ==Dehydration== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Dehydration]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Dehydration]]}} | ||
| - | *[http://firstaid.webmd.com/dehydration_in_adults_treatment_firstaid WebMD: Dehydration] | + | *[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dehydration/DS00561 Mayo Clinic: Dehydration] - [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dehydration/SM00037 Mayo Clinic: Youth Sports - Spotting & Preventing Dehydration] - [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283 Mayo Clinic: How much should you drink every day?] - [Mayo Clinic: ] - [Mayo Clinic: ] - [Mayo Clinic: ] |
| + | [http://firstaid.webmd.com/dehydration_in_adults_treatment_firstaid WebMD: Dehydration] | ||
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==Getting Help== | ==Getting Help== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Getting Help]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Getting Help]]}} | ||
| - | * [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/3621_first-aid-basics-nine-one-one.htm Calling 911] | + | * [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/3621_first-aid-basics-nine-one-one.htm EVVideo:Calling 911] |
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=====Head Injury===== | =====Head Injury===== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Head Injury]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Head Injury]]}} | ||
| - | *[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-head-pain/FA00049 Mayo Clinic: Head pain] - [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-head-trauma/FA00008 Mayo Clinic: Head trauma] - [http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/after-injury/head.html Head Injuries] - [http://firstaid.webmd.com/head_injury_treatment_firstaid WebMD: Head Injuries] | + | *[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-head-pain/FA00049 Mayo Clinic: Head pain] - [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-head-trauma/FA00008 Mayo Clinic: Head trauma] - [http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/after-injury/head.html AAFP: Head Injuries] - [http://firstaid.webmd.com/head_injury_treatment_firstaid WebMD: Head Injuries] |
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* Download PDF First Aid Manuals: [http://www.firstaidguide.net/ 86 Pages from firstaidguide.net] - [http://www.firstaidtopics.com/first-aid-cpr-manual/ 51 Pages from firstaidtopics.com] - Note: these can only be supplemental materials. | * Download PDF First Aid Manuals: [http://www.firstaidguide.net/ 86 Pages from firstaidguide.net] - [http://www.firstaidtopics.com/first-aid-cpr-manual/ 51 Pages from firstaidtopics.com] - Note: these can only be supplemental materials. | ||
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| + | ==Disclaimers== | ||
| + | '''Disclaimer''': This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training. Don't use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. If you're in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately. | ||
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| + | Please note that the only first aid materials recommended by the [[Boy Scouts of America]] are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current [http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/SearchPage.aspx?page=LIST&free_text=35897* First Aid Merit Badge Book] and [[Boy Scout Handbook]]. First Aid Treatments are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations. | ||
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| + | * MeritBadge.Org [[Disclaimer]] | ||
Revision as of 14:22, April 23, 2009
MeritBadge.Org offers over 200 First Aid Skills resources for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Ventures. Resources are from the Mayo Clinic, Harvard, American Academy of Family Practitioners (AAFP), WebMD, About.com, Expert Village (EVVideo), and ProFirstAid (PFAVideo). See the Disclaimers.
Video Lessons have this symbol: ►.
