First Aid & Emergency Care
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Poison Help Line: 800-222-1222 (24/7 United States)poisoncenters.org - Also see: Australia
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Life saving technique useful in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
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Illustrated step-by-step guide explaining what to do in a choking emergency.mayoclinic.org - Also see: Pediatric Choking Video
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Focused on combat care but includes exceptional guides on administering first aid in the field.deployedmedicine.com
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911 (North America), 112 (European Union), 000 (Australia), 999 (Ireland, United Kingdom)…en.wikipedia.org
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Quick medical emergency reference. Also offers medical safety checklists, posters, and tips.emergencyphysicians.org - American College of Emergency Physicians
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Find local hospitals and compare the quality of their care.medicare.gov
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Information on a range of first aid topics for reference during a medical emergency.mayoclinic.org
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Animal Poison Control Center: 800-213-6680 (24/7, United States)petpoisonhelpline.com - $39 Charge
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Quick reference manual to adult first aid, CPR, and AED. (PDF)redcross.org - Also see: Adult First Aid (PDF)
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Nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. Provides support, advice, and referrals.rainn.org
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Free and confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.988lifeline.org - Also see: Global Suicide and Crisis Lines
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Know where to go in an emergency. Rankings of the top national and regional U.S. hospitals.usnews.com
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Basic first aid information and treatment procedures. A to Z listing of topics.webmd.com