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First Aid
Emergency care for the injured
 
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First Aid
This book covers in depth all topics required for a standard first aid course, and alsoincludes a section on advanced topics. The basics covered include:•Primary assessment and CPR •Legal aspects of first aid, including negligence and consent•Circulatory emergencies, such as bleeding, heart attack and stroke•Respiratory emergencies, such as asthma and anaphylactic shock •Internal injuries, such as broken bones, chest injuries, and internal bleeding•Burns, seizures and other medical conditionsIn the chapter on advanced topics, you'll find information about oxygen administration andairway management; AED operation and wilderness techniques; additional assessments andtriage.The intended audience is taking a first aid course from a certified instructor, and can readat a high school level. Please be advised that there are some images of the injuries andconditions discussed.This is a wiki, so
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