First Aid for Spider Bites: 6 Quick and Effective Steps
Did you know that there are more than 3500 spiders that one can find in the United States? While most of them are not dangerous, the two dangerous species of spiders to know about...
Author: John Furst
First Aid for High Blood Pressure: 7 Effective Steps to Take
As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hypertension was a contributing or primary cause of 691,095 deaths in 2021 in the United States. Given the fact that statistically it claims so many...
First Aid for Concussion: How to Respond Quickly and Safely?
Did you know that as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), somewhere between 1.6 to 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions take place in the United States every year? A...
CPR Success Rate: How Effective is CPR? {A Closer Look}
Did you know that cardiac arrest claims more lives globally than house fires, pneumonia, influenza, prostate cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, HIV, auto accidents, and firearms combined? About 90% of the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest...
What are the Two Shockable Rhythms in CPR?
Did you know that nine out of 10 victims of cardiac arrest live when they receive a shock from an AED during the first minute? Advanced cardiac life support involves deciding the right medication...
What are the 7 Steps of CPR? Discover the Steps for Rescuing Lives
Did you know that more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the United States every single year? According to the American Heart Association, anywhere between 100,000 to 200,000 lives can be saved every...
Is BLS the Same as CPR? 4 Key Differences Explained
Were you aware that about 65% of individuals in the United States have received CPR training at one point during their lives? However, only 18% of the people are up to date regarding CPR...
Agonal Breathing: Causes, Symptoms and Emergency Response
If you have ever come across the phrase ‘agonal breathing’ but aren’t sure of what it means, we are here for a discussion. Before we go into the details, here are a couple of...
Burnt Toast Stroke Connection: Here’s What You Should Know
Have you ever had a moment when you feel like you’re suddenly getting the smell of burnt toast? It could be when you’re at home watching TV or walking down the street. Well, it’s...
How to Renew CPR Certification? 5 Quick and Easy Steps
We never know when a critical and life-threatening situation could present itself where a person needs CPR. Knowing how to give CPR can help you save someone’s life. For this, you need to get...
PQRST Pain Assessment Method
The PQRST mnemonic is a valuable tool for pain assessment when responding to medical emergencies. You can use it to gather information about the patient’s symptoms and level of pain. It can help you...
First Aid for Pain: Pain Assessment and Management
If you’ve ever experienced being in an accident, you may remember responders asking if you were in pain. It’s one of the first things they ask to know if you’re injured. In the medical...
How to Tell if Your Finger is Broken: Fractures, Sprains, and Dislocations
Sprained, fractured, and dislocated fingers are commonplace in high-impact activities such as contact or ball sports. In fact, it’s the most common sports-related injury among young adults in the US. Sustaining a finger injury...
10 Reasons Why First Aid is Important in Daily Life
Why is First Aid Important? First aid refers to the initial medical attention given immediately after an injury or an accident. It’s a short-term treatment that doesn’t require special training or technology to administer....
