It’s one thing to know that emergencies happen, to be trained and prepared in case there is a life-threatening medical issue. It’s another thing entirely to experience the situation in real life, to ...

At any moment, you or someone around you could experience an injury or illness. Using basic first aid, you may be able to stop a minor mishap from getting worse. In the case of a serious medical ...

It is important to know how to care for basic situations involving older adults. Standard first-aid and CPR skills may not be enough to care for a person until medical help arrives or is sought. In ...

University of Colorado emergency management director Stu Pike knows he can’t anticipate a medical emergency on campus. But he can help make sure as many students, faculty and staff as possible are ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Knowing CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, can help save lives. According to the American Heart Association, when someone's heart stops beating, immediate CPR can double or ...

“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 ...