First Aid News

Good Samaritans can help prevent brain damage, nursing home care for cardiac arrest victims

Rare complication of transfusions has led to beefed-up testing requirements

There's currently less than a 5-day supply, group says

Hoverboard injuries have become increasingly common in recent months. Here's what you need to know from WebMD.

Starting rescue efforts for victims of cardiac arrest before ambulance arrives boosts survival

Doctor offers tips to avoid dangerous drops in body temperatures during cold winter months

Expert thinks this common worry may create unnecessary fear of arachnids

Technology could save many lives in countries where venomous snakes are common

One in three people don’t understand when an ambulance is not necessary to deal with common medical situations, a survey indicates.

Local and state health departments are better prepared than ever to deal with public health emergencies, but recession-related budget cuts threaten to reverse hard-won gains, a newly released analysis finds.

Younger people in America's workforce are twice as likely as older workers to suffer an injury on the job that requires treatment in an emergency room, a new CDC report suggests.

Forget mouth-to-mouth. To save a cardiac arrest victim's life, call 911. Then give hard, fast chest compressions until help arrives.

The FDA has cleared for marketing GelSpray Liquid Bandage, which is designed for combat and noncombat wounds.

Nail gun injuries send nearly 37,000 people per year to hospitals, and do-it-yourselfers may be particularly at risk, according to new CDC data.

The U.S. had 5,702 fatal work injuries in 2005, up from 5,157 in 2004, according to preliminary CDC data.

For adults who suddenly collapse, CPR focused on chest compression is more helpful than mouth-to-mouth ventilation, a new study suggests

Although the main treatment for trauma patients who have lost too much blood is to stop the bleeding, doctors continue to look for better ways to replace these losses and keep the patient alive long enough to get to surgery.

Feet are more likely to cause severe injury when used as weapons, a Welsh emergency room study shows.

Using your cell phone in a storm may not be safe.

The recent deaths of four Boy Scout leaders are reminding people of electricity's dangers

Experts give advice on how to respond and cope in an emergency.

Accidental exposure to carbon monoxide kills hundreds of people and sends thousands more to hospital emergency rooms every year, says the CDC.

CPR saves lives. But even medical professionals often bungle the lifesaving technique, two new studies show.

Armed with the latest military medicine, U.S. medics are profoundly impacting survival of servicemen and women injured on the battlefield.

Roller coasters and other amusement rides put more than 10,000 thrill-seekers on the fast track to the emergency room last year, according to a new report issued Thursday.