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First Aid and Emergencies

Bites - animal 7
Bites - human 8
Bites - tick 8
Bites and stings - insect and spider 10
Breathing problems 12
Broken bones 14
Bruises 15
Burns 17
Choking - adult or child 20
Choking - infant 22
Confusion 23
Convulsions 24

CPR - for adults 25
CPR - for children (1-8 years old) 27
CPR - for infants 28
Cuts and puncture wounds 30
Dehydration 31
Dislocated bone 33
Ear emergencies 34
Eye emergencies 36
Fainting 39
Head injuries 40
Heat emergencies 42
Hypothermia 44

Nosebleeds 45
Poisoning 46
Scrape 46
Shock 47
Spinal injuries 48
Splinters 50
Sprains 50
Strains 52
Sunburn 54
Tooth - knocked out 55
Unconsciousness 57
Whiplash 58
     
Symptoms and Conditions

Abdominal pain 61
Acne 63
Allergies 64
Alzheimer’s disease 66
Ankle pain 68
Athlete’s foot 70
Back pain 71
Bedsores (pressure ulcers) 74
Bedwetting 74
Breast lump 75
Breast pain or tenderness 78
Bronchitis 79
Bunions 81
Chest pain 81
Chickenpox 83
Colic and crying in infants 84
Common cold 86
Constipation 88
Corns and calluses 89
Cough 90
Croup 91
Dandruff and cradle cap 93
Depression 93
Diarrhea 95
Dizziness / feeling faint 97
Ear infection 99
Ear wax 101
Ears - ringing 101
Elbow pain 102
Erection problems 103
Eye dryness 105
Eye twitch 105
Eyelid bump 106
Eye redness 107
Fever 108
Fever convulsions 110

Flu 112
Food poisoning 113
Foot pain 115
Foot, leg, ankle swelling 116
Gas (flatulence) 118
Genital sores 119
Hair - unwanted 119
Hair loss 120
Headache 121
Headache - migraine 124
Heart palpitations 125
Heartburn 128
Heel pain 129
Hemorrhoids 131
Hepatitis 132
Hip pain 135
Hives 136
Hyperactivity and adhd 138
Ingrown toenails 139
Intercourse - painful 140
Jock itch 140
Knee pain 141
Leg pain 143
Lice 144
Menopause symptoms 145
Menstruation - irregular 147
Menstruation - painful 148
Mononucleosis 149
Morning sickness 150
Mouth sores 151
Muscle aches and pains 153
Neck pain and stiffness 154
Numbness and tingling 155
Pneumonia 157
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac 158
Prostate enlargement 159
Rashes 161

Rashes in infants/ toddlers 162
Ringworm 164
Rosacea 165
Runny or stuffy nose 166
Shoulder pain 167
Sinus pain 169
Skin - dry 171
Sleeping problems 171
Snoring 173
Sore throat 174
Spitting up (infants) 175
Stomachaches 176
Stool - black or bloody 177
Strep throat 179
Stress and anxiety 180
Swimmer’s ear 181
Swollen glands 182
Testicle pain 183
Thrush 185
Tired, lack of energy 186
TMJ disorders 187
Tremors 189
Ulcers 189
Urinary tract infections 191
Urination - difficulty 192
Urination - frequent 193
Urinary incontinence 194
Urine - bloody 196
Vaginal discharge 196
Vaginal itching 198
Vision problems 199
Vomiting / upset stomach 201
Warts 203
Warts - genital 204
Wrist pain 206
Yellow skin (jaundice) 208
     
Body Atlas

Skull and spine 211
Skeleton: front view 212
Skeleton: back view 213
Shoulder, hip, and knee joints 214
Muscles of the face 215
Muscles: front view 216
Muscles: back view 217
Muscles of the back and spine 218

Muscles of the abdomen 219
Muscles of the upper limb 220
Muscles of the lower limb 221
Organs of the head and neck 222
Brain 223
Eye 224
Organs of the chest 225
Heart and great vessels 226

Valves of the heart 227
Organs of the abdomen 228
Lymphatic system 229
Urinary system 230
Reproductive : male 231
Reproductive : female 232
Pregnancy 233
     
Healthy Living

Exercise and stay active 235
Eat for health 237
Manage your weight 239
Body mass index chart 240

Drink responsibly 243
Quit smoking 244
Prevent osteoporosis 245
Dental care for adults 248

Dental care for children 249
Practice safe sex 250
Birth control 251
     
Screening and Checkups

Normal vital signs 255
Healthy men’s screenings 257
Healthy women’s screenings 257
Breast self-exam 257


Skin self-exam 260
Testicular self-exam 261
Pregnancy checkups 262


Immunizations (vaccines) 264
Well-child visits 265
Growth charts 266

     
Taking Control of Long-Term Conditions

Arthritis 271
Asthma 273
Heart disease 276

High blood pressure 278
High cholesterol 281
Congestive heart failure 283

Diabetes 286
Stroke 289
     
Safety

Family safety checklist 293

Infant and child car seats 295

Teens and safe driving 295
     
Stocking Your Medical Supply Cabinet

First aid kit 299
Home pharmacy 300

Storing medicines safely 300
Herbs and supplements 302
 
     
Using Prescription Drugs Wisely

Taking multiple drugs 305
Antibiotic overuse 306
   
     
Taking Charge of Your Healthcare

Keep medical records 309
Family medical history 310

Home medical record 311
Describe your symptoms 312

Personal medications 313
Choosing a primary care provider 314

 
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