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Published: November 14, 2024

Updated first aid guidelines enhance care for opioid overdose, bleeding, other emergencies

First aid guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross address common emergencies

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Matthew J. Douma, Ph.D., M.N., co-chair of the writing group and a professor of critical care medicine at the University of Alberta in Canada gives perspective on the 2024 Guidelines for First Aid, co-authored by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross, that provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest evidence-based practices to effectively respond to mild, moderate and life-threatening emergencies.

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