Pocket Idiot's Guide to First Aid

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Stephen J. Rosenberg, Karla Dougherty, "Pocket Idiot's Guide to First Aid (Pocket Idiot's Guides)"
Macmillan Distribution 0028620151 1997-09 183 p html 4 MB

What does one do if a family member is rescued from nearly drowning? How does one handle what looks like a serious cut or burn? What items are essential for every medicine cabinet? This crucial book is just the answer when emergencies do arise, solving problems quickly and easily. Cartoon art. Amazon.com Review: Ever gone on a family vacation and discovered that--right when you needed it--there wasn't any first-aid kit? You forgot to pack it. Or--just as bad--taken first-aid classes every other year and can't retain the information? You won't ever need another refresher course after The Idiot's Pocket Guide to First Aid, a handy first-aid guide that offers easy instructions on handling dozens of injuries, from bee stings to broken bones. "When Emergencies Can't Wait: The Top 10 How-To's" will send you off on that 8-mile hike armed with the 20 most essential first-aid items. You'll be able to handle common emergencies such as wound bandaging, reactions to Mother Nature (bites, stings, scratches), breathing problems, burns, and much more. Kid-friendly, sensibly organized, and complete with a glossary and illustrations that provide both humor and visual aid for the instructions, The Idiot's Pocket Guide to First Aid will be there for hazards in the home or mishaps in the forest.

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Natural First Aid: Herbal Treatments for Ailments & Injuries/Emergency Preparedness/Wilderness Safet

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Brigitte Mars "Natural First Aid: Herbal Treatments for Ailments & Injuries/Emergency Preparedness/Wilderness Safety"
Storey Books (2000-02-24) ISBN 1580171478 128 Pages PDF 1 Mb
This A-Z guide offers quick, effective, and natural first aid suggestions for common household emergencies and boo-boos. Stock your first aid kit with simple make-ahead home remedies to ensure you have the necessary supplies on hand for when accidents strike!

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ABC of Burns

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Author: Remo Papini Peter Dziewulski
Title: ABC of Burns (ABC Series)
ISBN: 0727917870 Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group 2005-01-01 Pages: 56 PDF 2MB

Burns are one of the most devastating conditions encountered in medicine. The injuries affect people of all ages, both physically and psychologically, in the developed and the developing world. The correct management of burns needs a skilled multidisciplinary approach and this ABC provides an overview of the most important aspects of burn injuries for healthcare professionals.This ABC book offers a comprehensive yet accessible review of burn management. It introduces the range of burns that a GP may become involved in treating or having treated at hospital. From explanations of how burns happen, through to first aid applications, pre-hospital treatment, dressings, resuscitation and the management of deep dermal burns.It also looks at the subsequent management of burns through hyperalimentation and microbiological management, reconstruction and rehabilitation.A significant contribution to an important area of care: burns are the second most common cause of accidental death in children in the UK. Early treatment of burns is essential to avoid disablement: impact on lungs, infection and later need for plastic surgery can all be reduced by appropriate assessment and prompt treatment.Includes contributions from the UK, USA and Australia, and has a chaper on international disasters.Presented in a clear and concise manner with many illustrations, this book will appeal to a wide readership including medical students, nurses, hospital doctors, and general practitioners.

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