The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide

Author : John Furst
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1507208898
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide written by John Furst and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. 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 With an appendix featuring an A-to-Z list of every condition covered, it’s easy for you to quickly find the exact information you need in any situation you may face. With its small trim and portable size, The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide is the perfect addition to a home first aid kit, car first aid kit, disaster-survival bag, as well as a pocket companion for EMTs and other first responders in the field.

Author : John Furst
Publisher : Adams Media
ISBN 13 : 9781507208885
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide written by John Furst and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. 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 With an appendix featuring an A-to-Z list of every condition covered, it’s easy for you to quickly find the exact information you need in any situation you may face. With its small trim and portable size, The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide is the perfect addition to a home first aid kit, car first aid kit, disaster-survival bag, as well as a pocket companion for EMTs and other first responders in the field.

Author : Shirley A Jones
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 0803629397
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Aid, Survival, and CPR written by Shirley A Jones and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2011-10-05 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awarded AJN Book of the Year Award 2012! From performing CPR on an adult, child, or infant to dealing with bleeding and shock, cuts and broken bones, heart attacks, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, wilderness survival, and natural disasters such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes…this portable, waterproof guide helps you quickly find the information you need to develop a plan of action for assessing and treating all kinds of first aid and survival emergencies.

Author : George E. Dvorchak
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616081155
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pocket First-Aid Field Guide written by George E. Dvorchak and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about first-aid for when you need to know...

Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1647587832
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book First Aid 101 written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 201-06-13 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever responded to someone needing help? Medical emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere, so it’s best that you are prepared to respond. First Aid 101 is your simple step-by-step reference on how to provide basic first aid with what you have in hand. A written work by a certified medical professional, this guide teaches you on what to do in various types of medical emergencies. • Includes discussions of several medical emergencies • Contains 30 first aid guides on the most common emergencies • Includes an easy and detailed guide on how to perform CPR • Instructions are easy to follow in a numbered format • Serves as a life-saving reference for various first aid scenarios • Highly detailed and comprehensive content • Updated with the latest information on first aid provision • Thorough first aid guide made by a certified expert in the field • Highlights facts and clears up myths on first aid and different medical conditions First Aid 101 is your handy guide when it comes to saving lives anywhere and available at any time. Through years of experience and training shared by the author will help you, regardless whether you have medical expertise or not. Even without medical equipment or supplies, you’re still able to save someone’s life. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Author : Ron Cordes
Publisher : Adventure Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780971100770
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket Guide to Emergency First Aid written by Ron Cordes and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 1993-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy guide is an almost indestructible how-to tool. It includes need-to-know information for bleeding, heart attack, injuries, shock and more. Best of all, the guide is waterproof, dirt-proof and pocket-sized, so you can take it everywhere!

Author : Jim Duff
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783625392
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pocket First Aid and Wilderness Medicine written by Jim Duff and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-05-24 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This conveniently sized guide is an invaluable point of reference for all who travel and take part in outdoor, wilderness and mountain activities. Written by doctors with a wealth of wilderness specific experience, it provides a comprehensive summary of wilderness first aid and medicine - that is, managing accident or illness in remote locations without immediate access to help - giving you confidence in your ability to deal with any situation that may arise. All topics are clearly referenced and easy to find, with chapters covering preparation, prevention, accident protocol, diagnosis, treatment and evacuation. From life-threatening emergencies to broken bones and sprains, infectious diseases, food poisoning, envenomation and respiratory problems, the book sets out all the crucial protocol and procedures to follow. It covers a wide range of different environments, including high altitude, desert, polar, tropical and marine, dealing with risk management and a variety of different scenarios. In addition, suggestions for first-aid kits and lists of medications and antibiotics (with dosage) can be found in the appendices.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744046297
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ACEP First Aid Manual 5th Edition written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation. This ACEP First Aid Manual is an invaluable resource to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Author : Stephen J. Rosenberg
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 9780028610993
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to First Aid Basics written by Stephen J. Rosenberg and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide to First Aid Basics helps you build the skills you need to help someone who needs it. Feel confident about identifying and handling injuries, even when a few moments can make a difference. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get solid information about identifying and treating dozens of illnesses and injuries; friendly advice in an easy-to-understand format; tips, definitions, and warnings to help you along the way; and clear illustrations that show you exactly what to do!

Author : American Red Cross
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 9780316736466
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook written by American Red Cross and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 1992-05-27 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first moments after an injury occurs are the most critical. This authoritative guidebook, based on course materials used by Red Cross chapters across the United States, shows you how to handle every type of first aid emergency.