first aid in illness and injury

"A new installment in the A True Book series focusing on Survival Skills"--.

"Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to treat injuries is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that you can splint a broken finger using only tape? Or that cool water is the first step to treating a burn? Learn all this and more . . . gives kids the confidence they need to get outside and explore"--Provided by publisher.

A burn, a cut, a head bump? Join Nurse Bear to find out what nurses do, learn how to call an ambulance, and discover basic first aid skills so you can help too! Are your kids interested in healthcare professionals? Do they enjoy role play and pretending to be a nurse or a doctor? Are they interested in looking after people when they have small injuries? Today is their lucky day!.

Contains advice on how to treat wilderness emergencies.

"A practical, all-encompassing guide to disaster preparedness--from avalanches and blackouts to pandemics and wildfires--from NBC News senior medical correspondent and emergency medicine physician Dr. John Torres"--Provided by publisher.

Cayenne pepper can stop bleeding. Garlic helps alleviate a toothache. Honey soothes a burn. When an emergency situation arises, simple home remedies can play a vital role in easing symptoms and providing immediate help. Become an effective first responder with a combination of best first-aid practices, herbs, and standard homeopathic applications. This quick-reference handbook spells out hundreds of life-saving techniques, commonsense tips, and time-tested herbal remedies that everyone should know. From how to perform basic CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver to the best immediate response to natural disasters, you'll find the most practical, effective actions to take to ensure survival.

On t.p.: With the cooperation and medical review of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University and the Section of Emergency Services, University of Michigan Medical School.

Presents a collection of tips and strategies for surviving in the wild. Topics range from assembling a survival kit and building a shelter to how to survive animal attacks and identify poisonous snakes. Includes diagrams and step-by-step instructions.

"For people who want to develop their bushcraft skills and survive outdoors, this book provides information for treating injuries and illness while in the wild. It includes tips and information on how to use typical outdoorsman items in case of a medical emergency or survival situation"--Provided by publisher.