The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide - Step-by-Step Treatment for All of Your Medical Emergencies (Nov 13, 2018)_(150720888X)_(Adams Media)

"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"-- Provided by publisher Introduction: What Is First Aid? Chapter 1: What First Aid Is and Isn’t Your Role in a First Aid Situation Managing an Incident Calling Emergency Services Protecting Yourself from Infection Measuring Vital Signs Gathering Important Information from a Victim: AMPLE History Chapter 2: First Aid Equipment Guide Essential Equipment for First Aid Kits Chapter 3: Lifesaving Skills Assessing a Collapsed Victim The Recovery Position Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CPR in Special Circumstances Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Helping a Choking Victim Chapter 4: Minor Injuries and Conditions Minor Wounds (Cuts and Grazes) Soft-Tissue Injuries (Sprains and Strains) Splinters Blisters Foreign Body in the Eye Knocked-Out Teeth Nosebleeds Fainting Black Eye Broken Nose Minor Burns Chapter 5: Common Illnesses Earache Diarrhea Nausea and Vomiting Common Cold Influenza (The Flu) Headache Motion Sickness Panic Attacks and Hyperventilation Chapter 6: Traumatic Injuries Severe Bleeding Amputation Puncture Wounds Shock Fractures (Closed) Fractures (Open) Dislocations Crush Injuries Head Injuries Neck and Back Injuries Major Burns Chemical Burns Chapter 7: Medical Emergencies Heart Attack Stroke (Brain Attack) Asthma Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergic Reaction) Meningitis Seizures Diabetic Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) Diabetic Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Poisoning Emergency Childbirth Chapter 8: Pediatric Emergencies and Illnesses Looking After an Unwell Child or Baby Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Pediatric Choking Foreign Object Lodged in Ear Foreign Object Lodged in Nose Croup Bronchiolitis Chicken Pox Febrile Seizures Dehydration Chapter 9: Environmental Conditions Hypothermia Frostbite Heatstroke Sunburn Lightning Strike Drowning Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Chapter 10: Bites and Stings Animal Bites Snakebites Insect Stings Tick Bite Jellyfish 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 About the Author Index Copyright "Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. Each section of this book 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; lifesaving skills including the recovery position and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, shock, and burns; and medical emergencies including heart attack. 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"--Provided by publisher