Author: George E. Dvorchak
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628731672
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Practical advice for the on-the-go outdoorsman, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike or for any fishing trip, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with fractures, suturing wounds, treating eyes and ears, managing allergic reactions, and more. With common sense advice, and in a handy, portable package, this is one little book that no one should be without in a campsite or in their forest hideaway.
The Pocket First-Aid Field Guide
Author: George E. Dvorchak
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628731672
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Practical advice for the on-the-go outdoorsman, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike or for any fishing trip, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with fractures, suturing wounds, treating eyes and ears, managing allergic reactions, and more. With common sense advice, and in a handy, portable package, this is one little book that no one should be without in a campsite or in their forest hideaway.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628731672
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Practical advice for the on-the-go outdoorsman, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike or for any fishing trip, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with fractures, suturing wounds, treating eyes and ears, managing allergic reactions, and more. With common sense advice, and in a handy, portable package, this is one little book that no one should be without in a campsite or in their forest hideaway.
First Aid, Survival, and CPR
Author: Shirley A Jones
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN: 0803629397
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Awarded AJN Book of the Year Award 2012! From performing CPR on an adult, child, or infant to dealing with bleeding and shock, cuts and broken bones, heart attacks, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, wilderness survival, and natural disasters such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes…this portable, waterproof guide helps you quickly find the information you need to develop a plan of action for assessing and treating all kinds of first aid and survival emergencies.
Publisher: F.A. Davis
ISBN: 0803629397
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Awarded AJN Book of the Year Award 2012! From performing CPR on an adult, child, or infant to dealing with bleeding and shock, cuts and broken bones, heart attacks, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, wilderness survival, and natural disasters such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes…this portable, waterproof guide helps you quickly find the information you need to develop a plan of action for assessing and treating all kinds of first aid and survival emergencies.
The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide
Author: John Furst
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507208898
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. Quickly identify signs and symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions andlearn how to recognize the difference between a minor injury or illness, and those that are more serious with this essential handbook. Each section of The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide includes a quick list of signs and symptoms to look for and step-by-step first aid instructions for dealing with each situation, all in user-friendly, simple language that’s easy to understand. Medical issues covered include: —First aid basics, including roles and responsibilities of a first aider, managing an incident, activating emergency services, and infection control —Lifesaving skills including the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) —Minor injuries and conditions, including soft tissue injuries, splinters, blisters, eye injuries, nosebleed, diarrhea, and vomiting —Traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, amputation, shock, fractures, crush injuries, burns, and head and neck injuries —Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, meningitis, seizures, poisoning, and emergency childbirth —Environmental conditions including hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, sunburn, and lightning strike —Pediatric emergencies and illnesses, including assessing an unresponsive child or baby, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking, croup, and febrile seizures —First aid kit lists for home, vehicles, and outdoor use With an appendix featuring an A-to-Z list of every condition covered, it’s easy for you to quickly find the exact information you need in any situation you may face. With its small trim and portable size, The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide is the perfect addition to a home first aid kit, car first aid kit, disaster-survival bag, as well as a pocket companion for EMTs and other first responders in the field.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507208898
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. Quickly identify signs and symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions andlearn how to recognize the difference between a minor injury or illness, and those that are more serious with this essential handbook. Each section of The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide includes a quick list of signs and symptoms to look for and step-by-step first aid instructions for dealing with each situation, all in user-friendly, simple language that’s easy to understand. Medical issues covered include: —First aid basics, including roles and responsibilities of a first aider, managing an incident, activating emergency services, and infection control —Lifesaving skills including the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) —Minor injuries and conditions, including soft tissue injuries, splinters, blisters, eye injuries, nosebleed, diarrhea, and vomiting —Traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, amputation, shock, fractures, crush injuries, burns, and head and neck injuries —Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, meningitis, seizures, poisoning, and emergency childbirth —Environmental conditions including hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, sunburn, and lightning strike —Pediatric emergencies and illnesses, including assessing an unresponsive child or baby, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking, croup, and febrile seizures —First aid kit lists for home, vehicles, and outdoor use With an appendix featuring an A-to-Z list of every condition covered, it’s easy for you to quickly find the exact information you need in any situation you may face. With its small trim and portable size, The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide is the perfect addition to a home first aid kit, car first aid kit, disaster-survival bag, as well as a pocket companion for EMTs and other first responders in the field.
Wilderness First Aid Field Guide
Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Staff
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1449641237
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Is A User-Friendly, Pocket-Sized Guide Based On The Latest First Aid And CPR Guidelines. This Durable And Water-Resistant Resource Features: Essential Information For When Medical Help Is More Than One Hour Away; How To Signal For Help, When To Evacuate, And Recommended First Aid Supplies; “What To Look For” And “What To Do” Tables For Injuries And Illnesses; Prevention Advice Ranging From Altitude Illness And Bear Attacks To Lightning Strikes And Tick Bites; Heat Index And Wind Chill Charts; And Quick Access To Contents Using An A-Z Format. The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Meets And Exceeds The Wilderness First Aid Curriculum Of The Boy Scouts Of America.
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 1449641237
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Is A User-Friendly, Pocket-Sized Guide Based On The Latest First Aid And CPR Guidelines. This Durable And Water-Resistant Resource Features: Essential Information For When Medical Help Is More Than One Hour Away; How To Signal For Help, When To Evacuate, And Recommended First Aid Supplies; “What To Look For” And “What To Do” Tables For Injuries And Illnesses; Prevention Advice Ranging From Altitude Illness And Bear Attacks To Lightning Strikes And Tick Bites; Heat Index And Wind Chill Charts; And Quick Access To Contents Using An A-Z Format. The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Meets And Exceeds The Wilderness First Aid Curriculum Of The Boy Scouts Of America.
Field Guide to Dog First Aid
Author: Randy Acker
Publisher: Wilderness Adventures Press
ISBN: 9781885106049
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Frequently reissued with the same ISBN, but with slightly differing bibliographical details.
Publisher: Wilderness Adventures Press
ISBN: 9781885106049
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Frequently reissued with the same ISBN, but with slightly differing bibliographical details.
Pocket Guide to Emergency First Aid
Author: Ron Cordes
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780971100770
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This handy guide is an almost indestructible how-to tool. It includes need-to-know information for bleeding, heart attack, injuries, shock and more. Best of all, the guide is waterproof, dirt-proof and pocket-sized, so you can take it everywhere!
Publisher: Adventure Publications
ISBN: 9780971100770
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This handy guide is an almost indestructible how-to tool. It includes need-to-know information for bleeding, heart attack, injuries, shock and more. Best of all, the guide is waterproof, dirt-proof and pocket-sized, so you can take it everywhere!
Living Ready Pocket Manual - First Aid
Author: James Hubbard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440333580
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Skills to Save A Life Whether you are miles from help or immersed in an urban disaster situation, every second counts during a medical emergency. This book will help you take quick, effective action to stabilize the situation. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction in this book will help you prevent or respond to: • Dehydration • Hypothermia, frostbite and heatstroke • Skin wounds including burns, cuts, bites and gunshots • Anaphylaxis, allergic reactions and rashes • Broken bones and injured joints Plus you'll find detailed packing lists for survival first aid kits of all sizes. This pocket-sized manual is perfect for packing in first aid kits, bug out bags, day-hiking packs and vehicle kits. Medical emergencies are unplanned and unpredictable, but you can be prepared. Arm yourself with knowledge that can save a life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440333580
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Skills to Save A Life Whether you are miles from help or immersed in an urban disaster situation, every second counts during a medical emergency. This book will help you take quick, effective action to stabilize the situation. The easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction in this book will help you prevent or respond to: • Dehydration • Hypothermia, frostbite and heatstroke • Skin wounds including burns, cuts, bites and gunshots • Anaphylaxis, allergic reactions and rashes • Broken bones and injured joints Plus you'll find detailed packing lists for survival first aid kits of all sizes. This pocket-sized manual is perfect for packing in first aid kits, bug out bags, day-hiking packs and vehicle kits. Medical emergencies are unplanned and unpredictable, but you can be prepared. Arm yourself with knowledge that can save a life.
Backcountry First Aid and Extended Care
Author: Buck Tilton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780762704132
Category : Backpacking injuries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Small enough to take in the field, this pocket-sized survival essential will benefit everyone in a wilderness setting. With information on treating shock victims, abdominal pain, sprains, fractures, dislocations and more, this is an inexpensive way to save someone's life!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780762704132
Category : Backpacking injuries
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Small enough to take in the field, this pocket-sized survival essential will benefit everyone in a wilderness setting. With information on treating shock victims, abdominal pain, sprains, fractures, dislocations and more, this is an inexpensive way to save someone's life!
ACEP First Aid Manual 5th Edition
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744046297
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation. This ACEP First Aid Manual is an invaluable resource to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744046297
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation. This ACEP First Aid Manual is an invaluable resource to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
Primeros Auxilios en Lugares Remotos
Author: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9781284042559
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
Primeros Auxilios en Lugares Remotos is the Spanish Edition of the Emergency Care & Safety Institute’s Wilderness First Aid course. Primeros Auxilios en Lugares Remotos, 4a edición, proporciona información sobre cómo manejar las lesiones y enfermedades comunes cuando la atención médica está distante a una hora o más de tiempo. Diseñado para aquellos que trabajan o viajan en lugares remotos, esta guía completa le enseñará lo que debe buscar y qué hacer en caso de una emergencia, y le dirigirá hacia el tipo más adecuado de atención. Completamente revisada, la cuarta edición contiene información actualizada sobre la formación en primeros auxilios y contiene los lineamientos 2010 en reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) y atención cardiovascular de emergencia (ECC). El texto también incluye: • Amplia información acerca de emergencias tanto en climas cálidos como en fríos • Lineamientos actualizados para tratar emergencias por mordedura de serpientes • Nueva información sobre el manejo de emergencias en personas diabéticas • Revisiones visuales paso a paso de procedimientos descritos para fortalecer el desarrollo de habilidades (destrezas) • Diagramas de flujo que apoyan en el proceso de toma de decisiones y procedimientos adecuados • Tablas de decisión que proporcionan un breve resumen de los signos que los socorristas deben buscar y las medidas de tratamiento que deben tomar • Excepcionales fotografías e ilustraciones
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN: 9781284042559
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : es
Pages : 0
Book Description
Primeros Auxilios en Lugares Remotos is the Spanish Edition of the Emergency Care & Safety Institute’s Wilderness First Aid course. Primeros Auxilios en Lugares Remotos, 4a edición, proporciona información sobre cómo manejar las lesiones y enfermedades comunes cuando la atención médica está distante a una hora o más de tiempo. Diseñado para aquellos que trabajan o viajan en lugares remotos, esta guía completa le enseñará lo que debe buscar y qué hacer en caso de una emergencia, y le dirigirá hacia el tipo más adecuado de atención. Completamente revisada, la cuarta edición contiene información actualizada sobre la formación en primeros auxilios y contiene los lineamientos 2010 en reanimación cardiopulmonar (RCP) y atención cardiovascular de emergencia (ECC). El texto también incluye: • Amplia información acerca de emergencias tanto en climas cálidos como en fríos • Lineamientos actualizados para tratar emergencias por mordedura de serpientes • Nueva información sobre el manejo de emergencias en personas diabéticas • Revisiones visuales paso a paso de procedimientos descritos para fortalecer el desarrollo de habilidades (destrezas) • Diagramas de flujo que apoyan en el proceso de toma de decisiones y procedimientos adecuados • Tablas de decisión que proporcionan un breve resumen de los signos que los socorristas deben buscar y las medidas de tratamiento que deben tomar • Excepcionales fotografías e ilustraciones