From CPR and heavy bleeding to strokes, choking, seizures and burns, emergency doctors explain the crucial first-aid steps to take while waiting for an ambulance.

The University of Washington School of Medicine site features video demonstrations of CPR and first aid for choking victims. There are separate versions of each video tailored to adults, children and ...

Choking, which is also referred to as foreign body airway obstruction, happens when a foreign body is lodged in one’s throat, obstructing the air passage into the lungs. It is a life-threatening ...