First aid is the initial support and intervention of the rescuer with the victim, injured, acutely ill person. If you are the first person on the scene, when approaching the victim, you should immediately give first aid to the victim using your knowledge and available means, and at the same time immediately call for help and call for emergency medical support.

A new report finds that missing just an hour or two of sleep at night nearly doubles the risk of being in a car accident the next day, and getting behind the wheel after just four to five hours of shut-eye quadruples that risk, researchers with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety warn.

Traumatic brain injury is a head injury that causes damage to the skull and other internal structures. If not treated properly, the victim can easily die or suffer many serious sequelae.

Falling asleep while driving can have many serious consequences, especially this is the main cause of consecutive traffic accidents in recent times. So who is at risk of falling asleep while driving?

The purpose of first aid is to preserve life, prevent further harm and promote recovery. Below are the basic steps to perform first aid at the scene of a traffic accident.

Road traffic accidents are a global problem, the main cause of which is the human factor. The main mechanism of injury caused by traffic accidents is the impact mechanism. However, there are many other combined mechanisms of injury caused by traffic accidents. Therefore, understanding these mechanisms will help to approach and treat patients more accurately.

Abdominal trauma due to traffic accidents accounts for a high rate of up to 70% compared to other causes if not treated promptly. So how to properly treat abdominal trauma to minimize the risk of death before the patient is taken to the hospital?

When encountering a traffic accident, most people want to quickly take the patient to the hospital. However, moving the accident patient incorrectly in some cases will lead to worse injuries. So how to move the accident patient as well as provide first aid to the traffic accident victim properly?

Stiffness of the knee in extension or flexion is a condition that limits the range of flexion of the knee joint. The inability to straighten the leg or to bend the leg completely can occur after injury, after surgery... and at any level, loss of knee extension greatly affects the patient's quality of life.

First aid skills at home are essential for everyone. If first aid is performed incorrectly, it will make the patient's condition more critical. Below are some common mistakes when performing first aid at home.