First Aid

Lightning strikes could be invisible: First aid tips and precautions

November 03, 2024

Lightning strikes could be invisible: First aid tips and precautions

Damini mobile app by the Indian Meteorological Department could be used to receive thunderstorm alerts.

November 13, 2023
Sharjah fourth-grader performs Heimlich maneuver to save classmate. Does your kid know the first aid?

The Sharjah Police has honoured young Ali Muhammad bin Harb Al-Muhairi for saving a boy who was choking on a coin.
August 25, 2022
Timely first aid saves boy who swallowed colour pencil

The pencil, which was lodged in the boy's abdomen, was taken out by conducting an endoscopy. The boy is now recuperating in the ICU of a hospital in Kozhikode.
January 21, 2021
Scorpion sting: First-aid, treatment, prevention and all you need to know

The red scorpion, which is 2-4 cm in size is more poisonous than the larger black one, which ranges from 2 to 20 cm in length.
September 23, 2020
Snakebite: Keep calm and do not panic is the fist step

District medical officer (health), Kasaragod, D A V Ramdas has listed out the steps that people should take if they were to suffer snakebite.
May 29, 2020
These are the essential items to include in your car's first aid kit

How many people know that a first aid kit is mandatory in any type of vehicle? Here is a must-have list.
March 08, 2020
15 minutes of continuous CPR helps save accident victim’s life

The life of Joy, a native of Avinissery in Thrissur, was saved as Dr T S Soumya immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

October 01, 2019
Know these tips to stay safe when lightning strikes

Heavy rain showers accompanied by strong lightening strikes between 2pm and 10 in the night are expected in the state.