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Russian Red Cross (RKK) has launched an all-Russian first aid training programme for schoolchildren and students

Ambulances in Kiev: despite the war, rescuers continue to save lives. Ukrainian ambulance operators faced new challenges this month, both in areas of active hostilities and in peaceful cities

The universal recipient blood type is AB positive (also written as AB+). This means that an AB+ person can safely receive a blood transfusion with any of the other blood types

Tourniquets are tight bands used to control bleeding by completely stopping the blood flow to a wound

Electrical shock occurs when an electrical current travels through the body. Injuries from electrical shock happen when someone accidentally comes in contact with an electrical source, such as a frayed cord or a downed power line

Bleach is a powerful cleaning and disinfecting agent with antimicrobial properties commonly used in households

Are iodine pills a clever marketing ploy or do they really serve a purpose? Above all, are they risk-free?

Psychological First Aid (PFA): after someone experiences a traumatic event, their early responses can lead to distress that can interfere with coping

A broken arm involves one or more of the three bones in your arm — the ulna, radius and humerus. One of the most common causes of a broken arm is falling onto an outstretched hand

Car accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death and injury in most of the western world. Therefore, knowing what to do after a car accident is essential if you are personally involved in or witness one