Whether you are faced with an open wound, an airway obstruction, a head injury, a fracture or a snakebite, this book will teach you how to help yourself or save somebody''s life. Here you will find thoroughly explained and easy to follow first aid measures for all types of casualties. Be prepared to act in a split second when emergency occurs: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...
