The Seol (Lunar New Year) holiday is a time when the risk of various accidents increases due to the consumption of greasy ...

If your baby or toddler is suddenly unable to breathe, cry, cough, or speak, he may be choking. This happens if his airways get blocked. Knowing how to quickly clear a blocked airway and, if necessary ...

In young children, foreign body aspiration (FBA) has remained a leading emergency. Although caregivers demonstrated overall good knowledge, critical gaps were identified in recognising an effective or ...

The 'Five and Five', or most commonly the Heimlich maneuver, is a first-aid method for choking — when a person can’t breathe because food, a toy or another foreign item is blocking their throat or ...

Eating is a social event. Whether it’s a night out with friends or an evening at home enjoying family dinner, conversation ...

The YMCA of Northwest Illinois received an $8,404 grant to train 144 parents and caregivers in CPR, AED, and first aid to ...