The Theory of Advanced First Aid

J. A. Wood

ISBN 10: 9401086745 / ISBN 13: 9789401086745

Editore: Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands, 2011

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - When someone has successfully completed a Standard First Aid Course, they often have a desire to extend their knowledge of first aid. The aim of this book is to give the holders of a Standard First Aid Certificate the opportunity to study the principles of first aid in greater detail. It is not intended to convert the first aider into a highly trained paramedic - so a discussion on the use of intra venous fluids, defibrillators etc., is beyond the scope of this book. It is hoped that the book will provide a useful in-depth study for demonstrators, instructors and first aiders likely to be involved in ambulance duties. I am very grateful to Brigadier D.O. O'Brien, Chief Medical Adviser, British Red Cross Society and Mrs. R.H. Smith, Assistant Branch Director (Training), Leicestershire Branch of the British Red Cross Society for their helpful comments and encouragement. I acknowledge the use of illustrations from the Clinical Symposia Series by CIBA on the 'Heimlich Manoeuvre' to form the basis of Figures 3.7,3.8 and 3.9.

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• Titolo: The Theory of Advanced First Aid
• Editore: Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 9401086745
• ISBN 13: 9789401086745
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 235 L x 155 A x 8 P (millimetri) 235 millimetri di larghezza per 155 millimetri di altezza per 8 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 201 grammi

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Riassunto

When someone has successfully completed a Standard First Aid Course, they often have a desire to extend their knowledge of first aid. The aim of this book is to give the holders of a Standard First Aid Certificate the opportunity to study the principles of first aid in greater detail. It is not intended to convert the first aider into a highly trained paramedic - so a discussion on the use of intra­ venous fluids, defibrillators etc., is beyond the scope of this book. It is hoped that the book will provide a useful in-depth study for demonstrators, instructors and first aiders likely to be involved in ambulance duties. I am very grateful to Brigadier D.O. O'Brien, Chief Medical Adviser, British Red Cross Society and Mrs. R.H. Smith, Assistant Branch Director (Training), Leicestershire Branch of the British Red Cross Society for their helpful comments and encouragement. I acknowledge the use of illustrations from the Clinical Symposia Series by CIBA on the "Heimlich Manoeuvre" to form the basis of Figures 3.7,3.8 and 3.9.

Contenuti

1. The skeleton.- 2. The skin.- 3. The respiratory system and asphyxia.- 4. The circulation, haemorrhage and shock.- 5. The nervous system.- 6. Burns.- 7. Poisoning.- 8. Diabetes.- 9. Miscellaneous.- The effects of temperature on the body.- Crush injury.- Tetanus.- Rabies.- Psychiatric emergencies.