The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide


The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide

Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. Quickly identify signs and symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions andlearn how to recognize the difference between a minor injury or illness, and those that are more serious with this essential handbook.
Each section of The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide includes a quick list of signs and symptoms to look for and step-by-step first aid instructions for dealing with each situation, all in user-friendly, simple language that’s easy to understand.

Medical issues covered include:

First aid basics, including roles and responsibilities of a first aider, managing an incident, activating emergency services, and infection control
Lifesaving skills including the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Minor injuries and conditions, including soft tissue injuries, splinters, blisters, eye injuries, nosebleed, diarrhea, and vomiting
Traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, amputation, shock, fractures, crush injuries, burns, and head and neck injuries
Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, meningitis, seizures, poisoning, and emergency childbirth
Environmental conditions including hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, sunburn, and lightning strike
Pediatric emergencies and illnesses, including assessing an unresponsive child or baby, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking, croup, and febrile seizures
First aid kit lists for home, vehicles, and outdoor use


Introduction: What Is First Aid?
1: What First Aid Is and Isn’t
2: First Aid Equipment Guide
3: Lifesaving Skills
4: Minor Injuries and Conditions
5: Common Illnesses
6: Traumatic Injuries
7: Medical Emergencies
8: Pediatric Emergencies and Illnesses
9: Environmental Conditions
10: Bites and Stings
Appendix A: First Aid Techniques
Appendix B: First Aid Kit Lists
Appendix C: First Aid Memory Aids
Appendix D: A-to-Z List of Ailments and Conditions

Autor: John Furst
Editorial: AdamsMedia
Edición: 1ª
Año: 2018
Páginas: 189
Idioma: Inglés



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