first responder

Any time a patient dies, shock is involved. Shock is the loss of sufficient circulation to support the vital organs. The foundation of all types of shock is hypotension which results in hypoxia

The added knowledge in lifesaving and how to respond to various emergencies are some of the great benefits of taking advanced first aid training

Drowning' or 'drowning syndrome' in medicine refers to a form of acute asphyxia from an external mechanical cause caused by the occupation of the pulmonary alveolar space by water or other liquid introduced through the upper airways, which…

Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and life-threatening medical emergency characterized by a sudden loss of consciousness, breathing, and pulse

An open fracture is a broken bone that penetrates the skin. This is an important distinction because when a broken bone penetrates the skin there is a need for immediate treatment, and an operation is often required to clean the area of the…

About tourniquet: Tourniquets are tight bands used to completely stop the blood flow to a wound

The Heimlich maneuver is a tool used to help someone who is choking. Parents of young children know all too well that small objects and pieces of food can easily get lodged in the throat

Trauma is currently one of the most serious public health problems worldwide: in industrialised countries, it is the leading cause of death in the under-40 age group and the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer

Many people share common fear when performing CPR such as causing further injuries, getting sued, breaking ribs, etc.

Ukrainian 'emergency' doctors will receive GoodSAM, a specialised mobile application from the UK