First Aid

As we age, our skin becomes more fragile and more susceptible to wounds. Making sure these injuries are treated promptly and appropriately is key to making sure they heal properly.
Medical Xpress

Updated first aid guidelines enhance care for opioid overdose, bleeding, other emergencies

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 ...
The Union Democrat

First-aid guidelines expanded to include opioid overdoses, seizures, other emergencies

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 ...
Nature

Psychological First Aid in Crisis Response

Psychological First Aid (PFA) constitutes an evidence-informed, modular approach designed to address the immediate emotional and practical needs of individuals affected by disasters, conflict or other ...
News Medical

2024 first aid guidelines offer expanded recommendations for emergency care

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 ...
CNN

Everyone should have a first aid kit readily accessible. Here are the 3 we recommend

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 ...
The New York Times

First Aid

Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it. By Campbell Robertson I lived and worked around Bondi for ...