Self-reliance · First Aid
A calm, complete first aid reference — organized by situation, written without alarm. From a minor cut at the kitchen counter to a life-threatening emergency on the trail, everything a prepared household should know.
The complete guide
Browse by topic or follow the guide in order. Each section is self-contained.
Personal kits, home and group kits, OTC medications every household should understand.
Build your kit →
Stabilize the scene before treating the body. Universal precautions and scene safety.
Learn the method →
CPR, AED, heart attack, severe bleeding, choking, stroke, shock, anaphylaxis, seizures.
Review emergencies →
Heavy bleeding, tourniquets, cuts, scrapes, infection signs, puncture wounds.
Wound care guide →
Minor burns, blistering burns, severe burns, chemical burns, electrical injury.
Burns guide →
Sprains, fractures, RICE method, splinting, spine protection.
Injury guide →
Concussion, knocked-out tooth, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, hypothermia, frostbite, CO poisoning.
Environmental guide →
Animal bites, snakebites, tick removal, spider bites, stings, chiggers, poison ivy.
Bites and stings →
Eye injuries, hyperventilation, nosebleeds, blisters, fainting, diabetic emergencies.
Common situations →
Drowning response, secondary drowning awareness, and the recovery position.
Water emergencies →
Food safety during outages, sanitation, and the complete If/Then decision matrix.
Home readiness →