5 Critical Care Health Sites to Bookmark

When a medical emergency happens, you don’t have time to surf the web. You want reliable information at your fingertips. Whether it’s just first-time parent fears, a heart attack, or puzzling symptoms, here are some sites to go to for help.

1. FamilyDoctor.org – With health information for the whole family, FamilyDoctor.org is great for those with a wide range of ages in their household. Everything is covered: from diaper rash to osteoporosis. No matter what the issue, this site has an answer in an easy-to-read format. Health tips and guides on when to go to the emergency room help out a panicking reader. Backed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
2. Drugs.com – With a name like that, you’d expect just information on medication, but this site has so much more. Not only do you have the ability to look up medication by describing the pill- handy when small children have a handful of mystery pills and you’re trying to figure out if they just took vitamins or something far worse- but you can also check symptoms and diagnose the actual problem. For those that don’t know the medical term to look up, this site is intuitive and easy to use.
3. FirstAidAnywhere.com – First aid is something that everyone should know. This handy site lists the most common procedures and gives detailed, step-by-step instructions of what to do in a medical emergency. A must-have for everyone, the site is regularly updated with the latest techniques and tips to make first aid easy for even the most squeamish.
4. WebMD.com – The granddaddy of health websites, this site has a lot to offer. With interesting and entertaining health studies, diagnostic tips, and a boat-load of information, WebMD is great for the health curious.
5. MayoClinic.com – This world-famous hospital boasts a website funded by the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, making it comprehensive and accurate. The health information tab is the one that most readers would use, though there are also tabs for medical professionals. The added advantage to this site is a listing of tests, how accurate they are, and how they work. Ever wonder just what you’re in for? Well, here’s the place to find out.

So, whether you’re just curious or genuinely concerned, the sites can help you navigate the confusing world of medicine. Be sure to book these five critical care sites before an emergency happens.

Taken From Aupair