First Aid

I am frequently asked what are the most common medical emergencies that can occur with babies? To me, there are 6 essential first aid skills all parents should know...

Most North American snakes aren't dangerous to humans. Some exceptions include the rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin, and copperhead. Their bites can be life-threatening. If you are bitten by a...

First Aid for Burns The information contained within this article will assist you in identifying the cause, severity, and percentage of a burn. It is important that you do not...

Winter weather conditions bring with them a variety of potential risks for personal injury, as well as injury to others. Some of the most common winter incidents that lead...

First aid is the life saving, critical help given to an injured or a sick person before medical aid arrives. This timely assistance, comprising of simple medical techniques, is...

From the moment your child takes his first steps, he's bound to have some tumbles. While you can't always prevent your natural-born daredevil from getting hurt, there's plenty you...

The American Red Cross has trained millions of people in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using manikins as training aids. The Red Cross follows widely accepted guidelines for cleaning...