Choking emergencies can happen without warning, at home, at work, or in public spaces, and knowing how to respond correctly ...

Call An Ambulance If your baby is continuing to choke or they become unconscious, it is time to call 9-1-1. Continue to alternate between chest thrusts and back blows as you wait for the ambulance.

First aid is the immediate care that’s given to someone who’s ill or injured before emergency medical services (EMS) arrive on the scene. In an emergency situation, prompt first aid can be vital in ...

ST. LOUIS – It’s a method of helping choking victims that just about everyone is familiar with. The Heimlich maneuver was popularized by the late Dr. Henry Heimlich in the 1970s. He made national ...

As we head towards Easter, the shops are filled with lots of sweet treats. These are incredibly enticing however could potentially put children at risk of choking. Mini eggs and any small treats could ...