04778cam a2200409 i 4500 20509632 OSt 20240711114546.0 180524t20182018nyua 001 0 eng 2018024004 9781507208885 (paperback) DLC eng DLC rda DLC pcc RC86.8 .F87 2018 616.02/52 23 HEA033000 MED026000 bisacsh Furst, John, author. The complete first aid pocket guide : step-by-step treatment for all of your medical emergencies including, heart attack, stroke, food poisoning, choking, head injuries, shock, anaphylaxis, minor wounds, burns / John Furst. First Adams Media trade paperback edition. New York : Adams Media, 2018. 303 pages : illustrations ; 14 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes index. "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. "Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. 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; 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. First aid in illness and injury Handbooks, manuals, etc. Medical emergencies Handbooks, manuals, etc. HEALTH & FITNESS / First Aid. bisacsh MEDICAL / Emergency Medicine. bisacsh - Online version: Furst, John, author. Complete first aid pocket guide First Adams Media trade paperback edition. New York : Adams Media, 2018 9781507208892 (DLC) 2018025707 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK 44521 44521 0 0 lcc 0 0 MCL MCL MS 2024-07-11 2 RC 86.8 .F87 2018 95203 2025-05-08 06:53:58 2025-05-07 2024-07-11 BK