First Aid

First aid courses will vary somewhat because every instructor has his own method or style. You will learn basic skills that will help you through a disaster. These skills will help you until more...

After determining that an airway is obstructed, one way to clear the obstruction is with the finger sweep technique. Clear an obstructed airway with tips from a firefighter in this free first aid...

The Heimlich maneuver is used to dislodge any obstruction in the upper airway. Do the Heimlich maneuver with tips from a firefighter in this free first aid video.

Evaluate the airway, breathing and circulation of an injury victim to determine the need for first-aid rescue breathing. Find out how to evaluate the extent of a person's injuries in this free...

Exam the airway access, breathing and circulation of a victim by inspecting the chest for breath sounds and using two fingers on the neck to check for a pulse. Find out more on how to examine...

Accidents as well as medical conditions can hamper a person's ability to breathe easily. When rendering first aid, it's important to observe the victim's symptoms and take immediate steps to help....

Learn how to check a victim's airway, breathing and circulation (pulse)during a medical emergency in this free instructional video on basic first aid.

For pet lovers, knowing how to perform CPR is essential. Just like humans, you never know when you'll need to use it and you'll be glad you know how if you ever need to. Performing CPR is simple...

Every year over 3 thousand people die due to choking. Food normally travels down the esophagus into the stomach. Occasionally it can go down the wrong way and go into the trachea. Choking occurs...

Many types of injury can cause breathing to stop, depriving the brain of precious oxygen. Rescue breathing - also known as "mouth to mouth resuscitation" - can save a life.

Many types of injury can cause breathing to stop, depriving the brain of precious oxygen. Rescue breathing - also known as mouth-to-mouth resuscitation - can save a life.

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...

When someone is found unresponsive, you can make a difference in this person's life by first calling 911 and then following these simple steps. Just remember ABC-airway, breathing, and circulation.