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Choking happens when something—food or another item—is caught in the back of the throat. If the object (or food) blocks the top of the trachea a person may be unable to breathe

A wound in medicine refers to a particular type of injury, characterised by the traumatic disruption of one or more external or internal tissues of the body, caused by external agents of various kinds acting in different ways

Properly dressing a wound is one of the most basic first aid techniques there is. The process remains unchanged regardless of the size or severity of the injury. Whether it's a child's skinned knee or a gunshot wound, the tenets of wound…

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

Intubation is the process of inserting a tube into the mouth or nose and then into the airway to help move air in and out of the lungs

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?

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