Managing Medical Emergencies
Recognize a Stroke and Give First Aid
A stroke, or brain attack, occurs when the blood supply to a portion of the brain is suddenly interrupted. This most commonly occurs when a clot blocks a blood vessel.
Recognize and Give First Aid for Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot effectively use sugar for energy. A diabetic emergency can occur when the amount of sugar in the blood becomes very high or very low.
Control of Bleeding
Blood vessels are present throughout the body. Bleeding occurs when tissues are damaged.
First Aid Measures for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest, or SCA, can occur without warning to anyone, at any time. It is one of the leading causes of death among adults in industrialized countries.
More than 90% of deaths from choking occur in children younger than 5 years old; 65% of them are infants! (AHA)