SPOKANE, Wash. -- We're all familiar with traditional, basic first aid, like bandaging small cuts, using ice to reduce bruising, and keeping wounds clean. But most of us are not trained in mental ...

First-aid guidelines for bystanders and emergency responders have long focused on issues like chest pain, bleeding and recognizing a stroke. Now, they have been updated and expanded to include ...

If you ever found yourself in an emergency where someone was bleeding uncontrollably, would you know what to do? Understanding when and how to use a tourniquet could mean the difference between life ...

The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross today released the "2024 Guidelines for First Aid," which provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest ...

Every second counts in an emergency, and World First Aid Day serves as a timely reminder of the critical role first aid plays in saving lives. Observed annually on the second Saturday of September, ...

Learners from Zoar School in Kisumu learn first aid skills at an event organised by St John's Ambulance. [File, Standard] Watching someone choke, faint or bleed badly and feeling helpless is one of ...

The NHS recommends you have “a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries”.