First aid, CPR, and AED

by Thygerson, Alton L.

Additional authors: Thygerson, Steven M. -- author | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons -- issuing body | American College of Emergency Physicians -- issuing body

Edition statement:Seventh edition. Physical details: v, 133 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm ISBN:9781284041613; 1284041611.

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Includes index.

1. Introduction. Understanding injuries ; The importance of first aid -- 2. Before helping, take the appropriate actions. Scene size-up ; Seeking medical care ; Legal aspects of first aid ; Preventing disease transmission ; Finding what is wrong -- 3. Injury emergencies. Bleeding control ; Wound care ; Blisters ; Nose injuries ; Tooth injuries ; Eye injuries ; Ear injuries ; Impaled (embedded object) ; Amputations and avulsions ; Head injuries ; Spinal injury ; Chest injuries ; Abdominal injuries ; Bone, joint, and muscle injuries ; Burns -- 4. Sudden illnesses. Asthma ; Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) ; Heart attack ; Stroke ; Fainting ; Diabetic emergencies ; Seizures ; Shock ; Pregnancy complications -- 5. Environmental emergencies. Animal bites ; Snake and other reptile bites ; Arthropod bites and stings ; Marine animal injuries ; Heat-related emergencies ; Cold-related emergencies ; Poisoning ; Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac reactions -- 6. CPR and AED. Difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest ; Performing CPR ; Compression-only CPR ; Airway obstruction ; Automated external defibrillator -- 7. Emergency rescues, moves, and priorities. Emergency rescues ; Emergency moves ; Prioritizing multiple injured people -- Appendix. First aid supplies.

It's essential know to what to look for and what to do in a medical emergency. This book shows how to handle common injuries and illnesses, and directs you to the most appropriate type of care.

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