COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — During emergencies, every second matters and a local doctor is hoping to get more people trained in providing potentially life saving aid before first responders arrive. Dr.

Earlier application of basic bleeding control method called Stop the Bleed could have saved up to 70 Maryland lives according ...

BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Schools throughout Mid-Michigan are working to protect children from violence. A community partnership in Bay County is making sure schools have some unique first-aid tools ...

DALLAS and WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2024 — 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 ...

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.

Injuries can happen anywhere, at home, on the road, or in the workplace. While some are minor, others can quickly become life-threatening if bleeding is not controlled. According to trauma experts, ...

Bleeding from most injuries can be stopped by applying direct pressure to the injury. Wrap ice in clean, dry cloth and place it on the wound. It allows the clot to form more quickly and stop the ...