The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide: Step-by-Step Treatment for All of Your Medical Emergencies Including • Heart Attack • Stroke • Food Poisoning • ... • Shock • Anaphylaxis • Minor Wounds • Burns

The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide: Step-by-Step Treatment for All of Your Medical Emergencies Including • Heart Attack • Stroke • Food Poisoning • ... • Shock • Anaphylaxis • Minor Wounds • Burns

<b>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.</b><br><br>Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with <i>The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. </i>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.<br> <br>Each section of <i>The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide</i> 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:<br> <br>-First aid basics, including roles and responsibilities of a first aider, managing an incident, activating emergency services, and infection control<br> <br>-Lifesaving skills including the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)<br> <br>-Minor injuries and conditions, including soft tissue injuries, splinters, blisters, eye injuries, nosebleed, diarrhea, and vomiting<br> <br>-Traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, amputation, shock, fractures, crush injuries, burns, and head and neck injuries<br> <br>-Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, meningitis, seizures, poisoning, and emergency childbirth<br> <br>-Environmental conditions including hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, sunburn, and lightning strike<br> <br>-Pediatric emergencies and illnesses, including assessing an unresponsive child or baby, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking, croup, and febrile seizures<br> <br>-First aid kit lists for home, vehicles, and outdoor use<br> <br>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, <i>The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide</i> 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.