First Aid

MADA teams summoned to a home in Bnei Brak found the toddler with impaired consciousness. After maneuvers to extract the foreign object, he regained full consciousness and was evacuated to the hospital in stable condition.

Grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sausages can become a deadly plug in the windpipe. A pediatrician warns of the danger in the kitchen and emphasizes: cutting lengthwise is the difference between dinner and intensive care.

Both incidents occurred at the peak of the summer season. The 12-year-old was bitten by a viper while playing with his friends in the neighborhood, and the two-year-old was taken to the hospital with swelling in his leg. Dr. Ronen Pompe: "In the event of a bite, it is important to calm the person, immobilize the limb, and call MADA as quickly as possible."

A 17-year-old MADA volunteer saved her 8-year-old cousin's life after he suffered a severe allergic reaction while playing in a pool. Guided by a MADA dispatcher, she administered an EpiPen and provided oxygen until professional medical help arrived.

Following two similar medical cases this past weekend, pediatric experts reveal a common mistake parents make and explain when it is critical to seek immediate medical attention.

While playing in the schoolyard, 11-year-old Asaf stepped on a pile of leaves concealing a sharp branch that penetrated deep into his leg. Following successful surgery at Hadassah Hospital, doctors emphasize that attempting to remove such objects independently can cause severe complications.