First aid is the immediate care that’s given to someone who’s ill or injured before emergency medical services (EMS) arrive on the scene. In an emergency situation, prompt first aid can be vital in ...
“Starting chest compressions as soon as somebody’s heart has stopped is the best way to help them survive,” according to Erica Littlewood of South Whatcom Fire Authority. iStockphoto Getty Images It’s ...
Most are familiar with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), but occasionally there’s confusion when it comes to incorporating these two lifesaving tools ...