First aid manual

Krohmer, Jon R. (Added Author). Webb, Michael, 1934- (Added Author). Bond, Michael R. (Added Author). Beale, Peter, 1934- (Added Author). American College of Emergency Physicians (Added Author). St. John Ambulance Association (Added Author). St. Andrew's Ambulance Association (Added Author). British Red Cross Society (Added Author).

Summary:

A manual for diagnosing illnesses and injuries and acting in emergency situations provides techniques on treating burns, wounds, muscle injuries, shock, bites, concussions, and poisoning.

Contents:

Introduction
First-aid essentials
Techniques and equipment
Life-saving procedures
Respiratory problems
Heart and circulatory problems
Wounds and bleeding
Bone, joint, and muscle injuries
Nervous system problems
Environmental injuries
Foreign objects
Poisoning, bites, and stings
Childbirth and medical problems
Emergency first aid.

Item details

ISBN: 0756601959
ISBN: 9780756601959
Physical Description: print
288 p. : ill ; 21 cm.
Edition: 2nd American ed., fully rev. and updated.
Publisher: New York : DK Pub., 2004.

Contents / Notes

General Note:	"Authors, St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade, Dr. Michael Webb ... St. Andrew's Ambulance Association, Sir Michael Bond ... British Red Cross, Sir Peter Beale ..." Acknowledgments p. "A comprehensive guide to treating emergency victims of all ages in any situation" Cover p. 1. "The official, authorized manual of the American College of Emergency Physicians" T.p. verso. Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction First-aid essentials Techniques and equipment Life-saving procedures Respiratory problems Heart and circulatory problems Wounds and bleeding Bone, joint, and muscle injuries Nervous system problems Environmental injuries Foreign objects Poisoning, bites, and stings Childbirth and medical problems Emergency first aid.