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cardiac emergencies
CPR for Adults
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow during cardiac arrest until emergency help arrives.
Reviewed Nov 2025Read more β
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cardiac emergencies
How to Use an AED
An automated external defibrillator (AED) analyzes heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat during sudden cardiac arrest. Early defibrillation dramatically improves survival.
Reviewed Oct 2025Read more β
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breathing emergencies
Choking β Adults
Choking occurs when a foreign object partially or completely blocks the airway. Prompt recognition and abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) can dislodge the obstruction and restore breathing.
Reviewed Sep 2025Read more β
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wound care
Controlling Severe Bleeding
Tourniquet application and wound packing for life-threatening hemorrhage.
Reviewed Jun 2025Read more β
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cardiac emergencies
CPR for Children & Infants
Chain of survival and CPR technique differences for children and infants.
Reviewed May 2025Read more β
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cardiac emergencies
Choking β Children & Infants
Back blows and chest thrusts for choking emergencies in children and infants.
Reviewed Jun 2025Read more β
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medical emergencies
Recognizing a Stroke β FAST
How to recognize stroke symptoms using the FAST method and respond effectively.
Reviewed May 2025Read more β
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wound care
Burns β First Aid
First aid treatment for minor, moderate, and severe burns including cooling and covering.
Reviewed Jun 2025Read more β
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wound care
Wound Care β Cuts & Scrapes
Proper cleaning, dressing, and monitoring of minor cuts, scrapes, and lacerations.
Reviewed May 2025Read more β
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medical emergencies
Anaphylaxis & Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Recognizing severe allergic reactions and administering epinephrine auto-injectors correctly.
Reviewed Jun 2025Read more β
