(By Dr. Kirti K Pradhan) Accidents, injuries and sudden illnesses can happen anytime, be it a small kitchen burn, skinned ...

Would you be able to keep a cool head if you or someone you know needed first aid? It can be difficult to be prepared for every sort of emergency situation, but having some basic knowledge is always ...

The person standing next to you in line at the grocery store suddenly collapses and hits her head on the hard floor. Your toddler starts to choke on a piece of food and turns blue in the face. What ...

The class is actually a refresher for certified Wildness First Responders. However, if you haven’t taken WFR yet, you can still take the class, which is being taught by First Lead. The course does ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Injuries on the trail are common, be they banalities like blisters ...

Somewhere along the line you probably learned the basics of first aid. If someone scrapes their knee you wash it and stick on a band aid. If the cut is deeper, you apply pressure and get some help.

Q What are the essentials for a vacation first-aid kit? We are spending a week at the lake with two other families. I want to be prepared, but not loaded down with useless stuff. Our group has kids ...