First Aid

Bystanders and lay rescuers at accidents are greatly concerned with keeping patients with a head injury awake after an accident

A choking baby cannot cry, cough, or make any noises, and it only takes a few minutes before this situation becomes critical

CPR (short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a first aid technique that can be used if someone is not breathing properly or if their heart has stopped

Certain vision symptoms can be quite frightening. Many eye conditions are minor and temporary, but changes in your vision should always be examined by a medical professional

With the arrival of summer, it can happen to be stung by a wasp or bee, to be bitten by a horsefly or viper, to come across the tentacles of a jellyfish or to step on a weevil. What to do for proper and immediate relief?

Sprains and strains are two terms used to describe two conditions involving overstretching or tearing of soft tissues in and around the joints

Cardiac arrest is a catastrophic event in which the heart stops beating. This means the body is deprived of the oxygen it needs to survive

Impaled objects are items that have punctured the body's soft tissue and are still embedded. Depending on the location of the impalement and the size of the object, emergency medical response may be necessary

Confusion is the inability to think clearly. In this altered mental state, a person may feel disoriented, think more slowly than usual, and have difficulty paying attention, remembering, and making decisions

It is important that a casualty receive CPR immediately to increase the chance of survival in whatever emergency they are in