A guide to first aid and safety that includes step-by-step instructions for caring for injuries, advice on how to treat sudden illnesses, information on what to put in a first-aid kit, and safety tips for avoiding accidents.
the essential guide to emergency medical procedures and first aid
Auerbach, Paul S
1999
Outlines the basic principles of health care that should be applied to all outdoor travel; describes major and minor medical problems that might be encountered in the outdoors; discusses disorders related to various wilderness settings; and includes practical information on evacuation, water disinfection, drug injection, and other topics.
Describes the most important things to do when someone is hurt in an accident and discusses the basic rules of first aid for treating illness and injury.
Introduces topics related to maintaining good health, such as skin and hair care, cleanliness, sleep, dental hygiene, and the avoidance of extreme weight loss diets, drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
Brief text and illustrations describe what to do in an emergency. Includes clearing the airway, when the heart has stopped, controlling bleeding, shock, electric shock, sprains and other emergencies.
