Essential first aid tips everyone should know

Many of us have experienced a minor injury, like a scraped knee, a blister from breaking in a new pair of shoes, or a splinter from a wooden park bench. But you don’t have to suffer through the pain—and, in fact, you shouldn’t leave these minor maladies unattended.

Jared White, MD, an emergency medicine specialist in North Kansas City, Missouri, shares the safest and speediest treatment options for eight common injuries, and signs you should have them checked out by a healthcare provider (HCP).