ACEP First Aid Manual 5th Edition: The Step-by-Step Guide for Everyone

by DK

Overview

A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK's First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences. 

Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation. This ACEP First Aid Manual is an invaluable resource to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465419507
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	09/01/2014
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	180,500
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

Table of Contents

Introduction 10

1 Becoming a First Aider 12

What is a fits: aider? 14

How to prepare yourself 15

Protection from infection 16

Dealing with a casualty 19

Requesting help 22

The use of medication 24

Remember your own needs 24

2 Managing and Incident 26

Action at an emergency 28

Traffic accidents 30

Fires 32

Electrical incidents 34

Water incidents 36

Major Incident/Mass casualties 37

3 Assessing a Casualty 38

Assessing the sick or injured 40

Mechanisms of injury 42

Primary survey 44

Secondary survey 46

Head-to-toe examination 49

Monitoring vital signs 52

3 The Unconscious Casualty 54

Breathing and circulation 56

Life-saving priorities 57

Unconscious adult 62

Unconscious child 72

Unconscious infant 80

How to use an AED 84

5 Respiratory Problems 88

The respiratory system 90

Hypoxia 92

Airway obstruction 93

Choking adult 94

Choking child 95

Choking infant 96

Hanging and strangulation 97

Inhalation of fumes 98

Drowning 100

Hyperventilation 101

Asthma 102

Croup 103

Penetrating chest wound 104

6 Wounds and Circulation 106

The heart and blood vessels 108

Bleeding and types of wound 110

Shock 112

Severe external bleeding 114

Internal bleeding 116

Impalement 117

Amputation 117

Crush injury 118

Cuts and scrapes 119

Bruising 119

Blisters 120

Infected wound 120

Foreign object in a wound 121

Scalp and head wounds 122

Eye wound 123

Bleeding from the ear 123

Nosebleed 124

Knocked-out adult tooth 125

Bleeding from the mouth 125

Finger wound 126

Wound to the palm 127

Wound at a joint crease 127

Abdominal wound 128

Vaginal bleeding 128

Bleeding varicose vein 129

7 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries 130

The skeleton 132

Bones, muscles, and joints 134

Fractures 136

Dislocated joint 139

Strains and Sprains 140

The nervous system 142

Head injury 144

Facial injury 146

Lower jaw injury 147

Cheekbone and nose injury 147

Collarbone injury 148

Shoulder Injury 149

Upper arm injury 150

Elbow injury 151

Forearm and wrist injuries 152

Hand and finger injuries 153

Rib injury 154

Fractured pelvis 155

Back pain 156

Spinal injury 157

Hip and thigh injuries 160

Lower leg injuries 162

Knee injury 164

Ankle injury 165

Foot and toe injuries 166

Cramps 167

8 Effects of Heat and Cold 168

The skin 170

Assessing a burn 172

Severe burns and scalds 174

Minor burns and scalds 176

Burns to the airway 177

Electrical burn 178

Chemical burn 179

Chemical bum to the eye 180

Flash burn to the eye 181

Incapacitant spray exposure 181

Dehydration 182

Sunburn 183

Heat exhaustion 184

Heatstroke 185

Hypothermia 186

Frostbite 189

9 Foreign Objects, Poisoning, Bites & Stings 190

The sensory organs 192

Splinter 194

Embedded fishhook 195

Swallowed foreign object 195

Foreign object in the eye 196

Foreign object in the ear 197

Foreign object in the nose 197

How poisons affect the body 198

Types of poisons 199

Swallowed poisons 200

Drug poisoning 201

Alcohol poisoning 202

Animal and human bites 203

Insect sting 204

Tick bite 205

Other bites and stings 205

Snakebite 206

Stings from sea creatures 207

Marine puncture wound 207

10 Medical Conditions 208

Angina 210

Heart attack 211

Stroke 212

Diabetes mellitus 214

Hyperglycemia 214

Hypoglycemia 215

Seizures in adults 216

Seizures in children 218

Fever 219

Meningitis 220

Painting 221

Allergy 222

Anaphylactic shock 223

Headache 224

Migraine 224

Sore throat 225

Earache and toothache 225

Abdominal pain 226

Vomiting and diarrhea 227

Childbirth 228

Emergency childbirth 229

11 Techniques and Equipment 230

Removing clothing 232

Removing headgear 233

Casualty handling 234

First aid materials 235

Dressings 238

Cold compresses 241

Principles of bandaging 242

Roller bandages 244

Tubular gat re bandages 248

Triangular bandages 249

Square knots 250

Hand and foot cover 250

Arm sling 251

Elevation sling 252

Improvised slings 253

12 Emergency First Aid 254

Action in an emergency 256

CPR for an adult 258

Chest-compression-only CPR 258

CPR for a child 260

CPR for an infant 260

Heart attack 262

Stroke 262

Choking adult 264

Choking child 264

Choking infant 266

Meningitis 266

Asthma 268

Anaphylactic shock 268

Severe external bleeding 270

Shock 270

Head injury 272

Spinal injury 272

Broken bones 274

Burns and scalds 274

Seizures in adults 276

Seizures in children 276

Swallowed poisons 278

Hypoglycemia 278

First aid regulations 280

Index 282

Acknowledgments 288