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American International Rattlesnake Museum view detail comment email this

Useful site that includes pictures and descriptions of snakes such as the Arizona black rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis cerberus) to the western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox). Also provides interesting facts regarding how dangerous rattlesnakes are, what to do if you are bitten, and descriptions of the snakes' coil and strike positions, rattles, head shapes, and fangs.
http://www.rattlesnakes.com/
Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Sep 6, 2004


Body1.com view detail comment email this

Contains health news, and information about diseases and their diagnosis and treatment, first aid, symptoms, tests, and procedures. Features links to an affiliated series covering wounds, knees, shoulders, veins, and medical technology. Contributors include physicians, business people, medical writers, and computer specialists from Harvard and MIT.
http://www.body1.com/
Topics: Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated Jan 15, 2007


The Earthquake Preparedness Handbook view detail comment email this

A resource to help those living in earthquake country become a little more ready and prepared, although it can be valuable for any disaster. It includes what to do during a quake, family and home planning, first aid kits for both home and office, useful supplies and equipment, safe drinking water, portable auto survival kit, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and food supplies, and cooking. Additionally, information is provided for how to shut off utilities, secure heavy furnishings and hot water heaters, help children and adults cope with disaster, emergency communications, and more. From the Los Angeles City Fire Department.
http://www.lafd.org/eqindex.htm
Topics: Geography, Geology, Home & Housing, Medical Treatments & Devices, Science
Last updated Apr 30, 2002


Epilepsy.com view detail comment email this

This site's mission is to "inform and empower ... those facing newly diagnosed epilepsy, and those struggling with epilepsy that has resisted treatment." The site features basic facts about epilepsy and seizures; an epilepsy timeline; information about diagnosis, treatment, and living with epilepsy; seizure first aid suggestions; articles; news; a glossary; and more. Also includes information for children, teens, women, families, seniors, and professionals. Searchable.
http://www.epilepsy.com
Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated May 10, 2005


First-Aid Guide view detail comment email this

Basic first aid information for situations such as bites, burns, chest pain, choking, heat stroke, hypothermia, poisoning, shock, and other medical emergencies. From the Mayo Clinic.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAidIndex/FirstAidIndex
Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated Dec 6, 2005


The Hobo Spider Web Site view detail comment email this

Devoted to the hobo spider, currently found in the Pacific Northwest, and spreading into other states and Canada. Contains a natural history of the spider, information on bites and stings, and facts about other commonly found poisonous spiders, including the brown recluse, the black window, and the yellow sac. Also features related links.
http://hobospider.org/
Topics: Animals, Insects & Arachnids, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Feb 18, 2006


Learn CPR view detail comment email this

Explains how to do Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation on adults, children, and infants using illustrated diagrams. Includes a QuickTime video, CPR links, and facts about CPR. Interesting questions about CPR are answered by the medical doctor who researched and designed the site.
http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/
Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated Jan 27, 2001


MayoClinic.com view detail comment email this

Well-written and easy-to-understand information on health and medical topics. The heart of the site is Diseases & Conditions A-Z with articles covering hundreds of conditions that discuss some of all of the following: signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatments, prevention, self-care, coping strategies, and complementary and alternative medicine. Additionally there's a large section of Answers from Mayo Specialists , tools for improving your health, in-depth information on major conditions in the Condition Centers , Drug Information from the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and a First-Aid & Self-Care Guide .
http://www.mayoclinic.com/index.cfm?
Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated Jan 17, 2003


MedlinePlus: Heimlich Maneuver view detail comment email this

Illustration instructions for performing the Heimlich maneuver, which is "an emergency technique for preventing suffocation when a victim's airway (windpipe) becomes blocked by a piece of food or other object." Includes related information about choking and adults, children, and infants. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000047.htm
Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated May 24, 2005


National Safety Council (NSC) view detail comment email this

This public service organization is "dedicated to improving the safety, health and environmental well-being of all people." Its primary tool is the dissemination of information regarding safety issues; the site has information on everything from air bags to radon testing, first aid resources to window safety in the home. Authoritative, up-to-date.
http://www.nsc.org/
Topics: Automobiles, K-12 Education, Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated Mar 14, 2004


Postal Rates.Info view detail comment email this

A directory to mail information featuring rates, codes, philately (stamp collecting and study), and authorities around the world. The directory of Internet Resources includes a translator service, currency converter, search engines, country information, travel, computers, business, entertainment, reference, news, emergency numbers, first aid and emergency care, and more.
http://www.postalrates.info/
Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Medical Treatments & Devices, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts
Last updated Apr 4, 2003


Right to Know Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets view detail comment email this

There is information on over 1,000 hazardous and toxic chemicals in this regularly updated database; files are available only in PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). Information for each substance includes identifying characteristics, common names, health hazards, how to determine and limit workplace exposure, emergency first aid, handling and storage, and a question-and-answer section. Provided by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
http://www.state.nj.us/health/eoh/rtkweb/rtkhsfs.htm
Topics: Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pollutants & Toxic Substances
Last updated Aug 1, 2002


Venomous Creatures view detail comment email this

Information on poisonous arthropods (bees, black widow spiders, brown spiders, centipedes, conenose bugs [parasites], scorpions, tarantulas, ants) and reptiles (gila monsters, snakes). Includes a photo and brief description of each animal, signs and symptoms of envenomation, basic first aid, and a short video clip. From the Poison and Drug Information Center, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona.
http://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/outreach/poison/venom.php
Topics: Animals, Medical Treatments & Devices, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Public Health & Safety
Last updated Jul 13, 2005


VenomousReptiles.org view detail comment email this

This site for keepers of venomous reptiles includes articles, photos, an events calendar, and related links. Also features "Rattlesnakes: A Species Photo Index."
http://www.venomousreptiles.org/
Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Medical Treatments & Devices
Last updated Sep 6, 2006




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