Cuts and wounds are injuries involving an external or internal break in body tissue, which can be caused by an external action and include bruising, cuts and hematomas. Wounds are extremely common, ...

For parents and grandparents with active children under their supervision, summertime can bring a trifecta of minor first aid concerns: cuts and scrapes, sunburn, and itchy bites and stings are at the ...

Tourniquets are bands that you tie tightly around a bleeding wound on an arm or leg to apply pressure and slow down blood loss. Here are the steps for correctly applying one. You may need a tourniquet ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Burns and wounds are among the most common injuries in everyday life, yet few people feel ...

This First Aid guide offers a detailed approach to managing a bullet wound, emphasising safety, bleeding control, and shock prevention. This guide offers a detailed approach to managing a bullet wound ...

ZAGAN, Poland -Polish and U.S. Soldiers recently hosted a multinational first aid training exercise at the Zary, Poland city hall Dec. 8, 2017. The training allowed students from the surrounding ...

Avulsion wounds of the skin are typically a severe type of skin injury. These wounds often require surgery to repair. While the treatment and care of avulsion wounds will depend on how severe the ...