Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are placed in public and/or private places where large numbers of people gather or where people who are at high risk for heart attacks live. Information on AEDs, including training, purchasing, and apprporiate use of the device is provided.
Review Date: November 06, 2012
American Heart Association
This fact sheet answers commonly-asked questions regarding dog and cat bites. First aid procedures, what to expect if your doctor has to treat a dog or cat bite, and prevention strategies are among the topics discussed.
Review Date: February 18, 2013
American Academy of Family Physicians
Search for local classes offering training on CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Review Date: December 23, 2012
American Heart Association
A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity in every home. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. You should keep one first-aid kit in your home and one in each car. Learn what items are essential to include in your kits.
Review Date: April 16, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
Keeping your child safe is your top priority. Learn how to protect your child inside the house and out, what to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more.
Review Date: December 19, 2012
The Nemours Foundation
A well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have. To be prepared for emergencies, keep a first aid kit in your home and in your car.
Review Date: April 19, 2012
American Red Cross, National Headquarters
The Heimlich maneuver is an emergency technique for preventing suffocation when a person's airway (windpipe) becomes blocked by a piece of food or other object. Read on to find instructions and illustrations for administering first aid to adults, infants, and children.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
University of Maryland Medical Center
Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a single 5-step strategy that includes assessing risk, respectfully listening to the individual in crisis, and identifying appropriate professional help.
Review Date: November 08, 2012
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
This fact sheet offers tips on how to prevent, detect and treat cold-related illnesses such as frostbite and hypothermia.
Review Date: February 11, 2013
National Safety Council