Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can quickly become life threatening.
Most seizures stop on their own within a few minutes.
Hot weather can cause heat exhaustion, which can progress to deadly heat stroke.
Stroke is a medical emergency, and fast treatment can save brain function.
Most nosebleeds are minor and can be stopped at home.
Sprains and strains are common injuries to ligaments and muscles.
Quick cooling can reduce pain and damage from minor burns.
Severe bleeding can become life threatening in minutes, so act fast.
A well stocked first aid kit helps you handle minor injuries and be ready in an emergency.
Certification classes teach CPR, AED use and choking relief with hands on practice.
Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood.
A person who cannot cough, speak or breathe may be choking and needs help right away.
Infant CPR is for babies under 1 year old and uses gentler technique.
CPR for a child from age 1 to puberty is similar to adult CPR with a few changes.
An automated external defibrillator, or AED, can restart a heart that is in a deadly rhythm.
Trained rescuers give cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
Good compressions are the most important part of CPR.
For a teen or adult who suddenly collapses, the American Heart Association teaches two simple steps: call 911…
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere. Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.