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

In a mass injury incident, people on location need to collaborate. Some may need to use their hands to apply direct pressure to control the bleeding, while others get equipment and call for help.

Medical emergencies can happen anywhere—at home, at work, on the road, or during everyday activities. In those critical ...

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 ...

Tourniquets are bands that you tie tightly around a bleeding wound on an arm or leg to apply pressure and slow down blood loss. Here are the steps for correctly applying one. You may need a tourniquet ...

For cardiac-related emergencies, There over 60 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) placed throughout the main campus. The 2 models of AEDs that are currently placed across campus for public use: ...

Every home needs a dedicated first aid kit, even if it’s only used to organize the supplies scattered in medicine cabinets, drawers and cupboards, making it much easier to grab them in a stressful ...