everyone one should read this, Wellwritten, easy to understand, not condescending at all, Very portable, essential information. From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, takeanywhere 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 stepbystep first aid instructions for dealing with each situation, all in userfriendly, simple language thats 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 AtoZ list of every condition covered, its 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, disastersurvival bag, as well as a pocket companion for EMTs and other first responders in the field.
JOHN FURST is an experienced emergency medical technician and qualified first aid and CPR instructor, His instructor career began with the Red Cross, and he now works as a freelance first aid instructor and assessor, He has worked as an EMT and first responder for many years and is able to draw upon his extensive real world experience when teaching first aid classes.
John is passionate about first aid and believes everyone should have the skills and confidence to take action in an emergency situation, John runs the popular first aid blog sitelink www, firstaidforfree. com, where he regularly writes about current first aid topics and the latest best practices, JOHN FURST is an experienced emergency medical technician and qualified first aid and CPR instructor, His instructor career began with the Red Cross, and he now works as a freelance first aid instructor and assessor, He has worked as an EMT and first responder for many years and is able to draw upon his extensive real world experience when teaching first aid classes.
John is passionate about first aid and believes everyone should have the skills and confidence to take action in an emergency situation, John runs the popular first aid blog sitelink www, firstaidforfree. com, where he regularly writes about current first aid topics and the latest best practices, sitelink.