Burns Burns ============================== First Degree First degree burns, which everyone experiences at some time, are usually caused by sunburn, scalding, or contact with hot objects. To relieve the pain, apply…

Bronchiolitis BRONCHIOLITIS During breathing, air travels first through the nose or mouth, then through the voicebox (larynx), the windpipe (trachea), the bronchi, the bronchioles, and finally into the lungs. These…

Bleeding BLEEDING ============================ In cases of bleeding, keep the victim still until the bleeding has stopped. Any movement can hinder clotting. If someone is bleeding, Remove enough of his clothing…

Bladder And Kidney Infections BLADDER AND KIDNEY INFECTIONS The terms cystitis and pyelonephritis refer respectively to infections of the urinary bladder and the kidney. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a…

Bites And Stings BITES AND STINGS ===================== Animal Bites Animal bites can be dangerous because of the risk of rabies. If you are bitten by dog, raccoon, squirrel, or other…

Bicycle Safety BICYCLE SAFETY Bicycles are fun, but they are more than just toys. Bicycles are vehicles, and as such are unfortunately involved in many accidents. 500 to 600 bicycle-related…