This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Burns and wounds are among the most common injuries in everyday life, yet few people feel ...

CPR kits, triple antibiotic ointment, tweezers and other essentials that might save you a trip to the ER.

For parents and grandparents with active children under their supervision, summertime can bring a trifecta of minor first aid concerns: cuts and scrapes, sunburn, and itchy bites and stings are at the ...

Employers must evaluate their first aid response and preparedness programs based not only on OSHA compliance, but the needs of their workplace and employees. An OSHA enforcement case announced in ...

Tourniquets are bands that you tie tightly around a bleeding wound on an arm or leg to apply pressure and slow down blood loss. Here are the steps for correctly applying one. You may need a tourniquet ...

This First Aid guide offers a detailed approach to managing a bullet wound, emphasising safety, bleeding control, and shock prevention. This guide offers a detailed approach to managing a bullet wound ...

ZAGAN, Poland -Polish and U.S. Soldiers recently hosted a multinational first aid training exercise at the Zary, Poland city hall Dec. 8, 2017. The training allowed students from the surrounding ...

Wash your hands. Scrub your hands for 20 seconds with soap then rinse with water. Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% ...