The Modern First Aid Manual
Step-by-Step Emergency Care for Injuries, Illnesses, and Urgent Medical Conditions
Medical emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere—and knowing what to do in the critical moments before professional help arrives can save lives.
The Modern First Aid Manual is a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-based guide designed to help individuals, families, caregivers, outdoor enthusiasts, educators, and first responders confidently recognize and manage a wide range of medical emergencies. Written in clear, accessible language by experienced emergency care educator and paramedic Steven L. Singleton, MPH, EMT-P, this essential resource combines current first-aid principles with real-world clinical insight.
Inside, you'll learn how to assess emergencies, provide immediate care, and respond effectively to common injuries, illnesses, environmental emergencies, bites, stings, poisoning incidents, bleeding, fractures, burns, choking, cardiac arrest, allergic reactions, drowning, heat-related illnesses, hypothermia, frostbite, and many other urgent medical conditions.
This practical handbook features:
• Step-by-step emergency response instructions
• Evidence-based first aid and prehospital care principles
• Clear guidance for adults, children, and older adults
• Recognition of life-threatening warning signs and symptoms
• Outdoor and environmental emergency management
• Animal bites, snakebites, insect stings, tick bites, and marine injuries
• CPR, airway management, and critical lifesaving interventions
• Prevention strategies to reduce injury and illness risks
• Easy-to-follow clinical explanations for both beginners and trained responders
Whether you are building your emergency preparedness skills, supporting your family’s safety, or seeking a reliable first-aid reference for home, work, travel, school, or outdoor adventures, The Modern First Aid Manual provides the knowledge and confidence needed to respond when every second counts.
Be prepared. Act confidently. Help save lives.
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Vendeur : California Books, Miami, FL, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. Print on Demand. N° de réf. du vendeur I-9798180919359
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