First Aid

Seeing someone have a seizure can be scary. Seizures are not always dangerous in and of themselves, but they can be a symptom of a serious medical problem that needs treatment. Sometimes they...

Heat stroke can occur when the heart and vascular system can no longer compensate for high temperatures. Recognizing the signs of heat stroke can enable early treatment and may save the person...

This article will help you rescue someone who is choking, whether if they are sitting or standing. Remember choking is life threatening.

Steam burns are similar to any other burn caused by the sun, flame or extreme heat. They can be very painful and can develop into any of the more common types of burns.

Basic first aid saves countless lives every year as well as prevents injuries from becoming more severe. There are more than 30,000 finger amputations every year. If someone close to you lost a...

Learn how to follow basic rules when calling 911 after a medical emergency in this free instructional video on basic first aid.

Choking, either experiencing it yourself or witnessing it, is a frightening thing. The sensation of not being able to breathe is one of the most traumatic there is. If you see someone choking, you...

The 4th of July is coming up and that means fireworks! Every year there are thousands of fireworks related injuries, many of which have to do with eyes. The most important thing to do when there...

Chemicals are very dangerous substances that can have untoward effects when used improperly or when they are involved in an accidental spill. Some chemicals may not cause instant harm but can...

If you are present at the scene of a traffic accident, you should assist the victims, provided you know what you're doing. Use these steps to learn how to assist a traffic accident victim.

If a person begins to choke and his or her airway becomes blocked, the Heimlich maneuver can save the victim's life, even if he or she is unconscious.

As long as your child is coughing and able to talk, give her the chance to dislodge the foreign body on her own. If your child becomes silent and isn't able to breathe, begin the Heimlich maneuver...

A seizure is a sudden abnormal discharge of electrical activity in the brain. It can be caused by epilepsy, which is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizure activity. Diabetes,...