The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross released the 2024 Guidelines for First Aid, which provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest evidence-based practices to effectively respond to mild, moderate and life-threatening emergencies.
The most significant changes between the 2010 and 2024 guidelines are the expanded scope of emergency care conditions, including several pain-related areas: opioid overdose management, first aid for open chest