Act in a Split Second - First Aid Manual of the US Army

This e-book thoroughly explains and shows the necessary first aid measures for all types of casualties. Whether you are faced with airway obstructions, head injury, fracture or snakebite, this e-book will teach you how to help either yourself or others. Be prepared to act in a split second and save someone''s life! Content:Fundamental Criteria for First Aid:Understanding Vital Body Functions for First AidTerminologyBasics of First AidEvaluating Causality...Basic Measures for First Aid:Open the Airway and Restore BreathingBreathing ProcessAssessment of and Positioning the CasualtyRescue Breathing (Artificial Respiration)Mouth-to-Mouth MethodMouth-to-Nose MethodHeartbeatStop the Bleeding and Protect the WoundEntrance and Exit WoundsManual PressureDigital PressureTourniquetCheck for ShockCauses and EffectsSigns and Symptoms...Specific Injuries:Head, Neck and Facial InjuriesChest WoundsAbdominal WoundsBurn InjuriesDressings and Bandages...Fractures:Signs and SymptomsSplints, Padding, Bandages, Slings, and SwathesUpper ExtremityLower ExtremityJaw, Collarbone and ShoulderSpinal ColumnNeckClimatic Injuries:Heat InjuriesCold InjuriesBites and Stings:SnakesHuman or Animal BitesMarine AnimalsInsects...Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Environment:Classification of Chemical and Biological AgentsConditions for MaskingSigns and SymptomsBackground Information on Nerve AgentsBlister AgentsChoking Agents (Lung-Damaging Agents)Cyanogen (Blood) AgentsIncapacitating AgentsToxinsNuclear Detonation...Psychological Reactions:Situations Requiring Psychological First AidRespect for Others'' FeelingsEmotional and Physical DisabilityCombat and Other Operational Stress ReactionsSevere Stress or Stress ReactionReactions and Limitations...