Anthony Stark, EMR
Emergency Medical Responder
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Co-authored Articles (40)
When to Worry about Left Arm Pain (And When Not To)
Medically-verified ways to identify and treat pain in the left armWe’ve all heard that left arm pain is a major sign of a heart attack. But when your left arm is hurting and nothing else is, or it’s been hurting for ...
How to
Identify a Spider Bite
There are thousands of spider species in the U.S., but the vast majority of them have fangs that are either too short or too fragile to penetrate human skin. Even if you do get a spider bite, the chances of a fatal react...
How to
Tape a Broken Pinky Toe
Broken toes are a common injury, especially to the "pinky" (smallest fifth toe) which is more vulnerable to getting stubbed and crushed. Although fractures to the big toe often need a cast or splint to heal properly, dea...
How to
Tape a Thumb
The most common reason to tape a thumb is due to a sprain-type injury, usually caused by the thumb bending too far backward while skiing or playing sports such as basketball, volleyball or football. When the thumb is mov...
How to
Remove a Deep Splinter
Splinters are a common nuisance for both children and adults. They can cause painful irritation and, possibly, infection. The most common types of splinters are made of wood, glass or metal. Some splinters can be removed...
How to
Wrap a Sprained Thumb
A sprained thumb is a common injury in sports like volleyball, basketball, softball, skiing, sledding, tennis and ping pong. However, whether you sprained your thumb playing a sport or not, once you have been diagnosed w...
How to
Treat a Cut Finger
Maybe you cut your finger while cooking or nicked it while playing sports. Finger injuries are common and often do not require emergency medical care; however, if the cut appears deep, you cannot stop the bleeding from t...
How to
Treat a Skin Flap or Abrasion During First Aid
Skin flaps and abrasions can be very unpleasant and painful injuries. Depending on the seriousness of your injury, you may need to seek medical help, or you may be able to treat it yourself at home. If you have an abrasi...
How to
Identify and Treat Black Widow Spider Bites
Most spider bites are harmless. It is sometimes difficult to tell a spider bite from another insect sting or bite, or even just a mild skin infection. Always seek medical attention if you are not sure of what caused a se...
How to
Bandage Fingers or Toes
Finger and toe injuries are common, and can include everything from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious wounds that damage bones, ligaments, and tendons. Sometimes medical attention is needed, but in many cases, finge...
Treating and Preventing Hot Water Scalds on Your Skin
Learn how to treat and prevent scalds from hot water spills Burns caused by scalding hot water are one of the most common household accidents. A hot drink, hot bathwater, or hot water from the stove can easily spill onto...
Common Types of Bandages & How to Apply Them
Learn how to properly use bandages no matter what injury you have Ouch! When you have a cut, scrape, or more serious injury, we know you’re in a rush to stop the bleeding and protect the wound. But with so many types o...
How to
Treat Deep Cuts
A deep cut can be caused by any sharp object impacting your skin, including something as simple as a corner on a wall or something designed to cut, like a knife. Whatever the cause, a deep cut is painful, can bleed profu...
How to
Drain Cauliflower Ear
Cauliflower ear (aka an auricular hematoma) is an injury to the ear that causes internal bleeding and inflammation — the top part essentially puffs up. It's caused by a significant direct blow, excessive friction from...
How to
Increase Body Temperature
Whether you have been exposed to low temperatures or you are caring for someone with hypothermia, you may need to know how to increase body temperature. The correct food and drink, movement, and attire can raise your bod...
How to
Treat a Blister Burn
Blisters are small bubbles or pockets of fluid in the upper layers of skin. Blister burns generally are caused from a second degree burn to the skin. If you are suffering from blisters caused by a burn, you can learn ho...
How to
Ace Wrap a Leg
Ace bandages are used to control swelling. They have elastic in them so they apply pressure to the area and prevent fluid from building up. However, if the area already has a lot of fluid in it, this will apply a lot of ...
How to
Treat Razor Nicks and Cuts
If you’ve ever shaved (which is pretty much everyone), chances are you’ve gotten a few nicks and cuts on your skin. They can be super annoying, painful, and can bleed a lot more than you’d think. Fortunately, there...
How to
Remove Steri Strips
Steri-Strips, also called butterfly stitches, may fall off naturally when enough time passes, but there are also instances in which manual removal is necessary. The adhesive used in Steri-Strips is quite strong, but is ...
How to
Check Airway, Breathing and Circulation
If you find yourself in an emergency situation where someone collapses or you find someone passed out, you need to check to see if he needs CPR. CPR is a life saving technique, but should only be performed if someone is ...
