Australian Red Cross First Aid Handbook

Fully-Illustrated And Easy-To-Follow Life-Saving Information For The Home And Workplace

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By: Australian Red Cross

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Published: 5th May 2010

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Australian Red Cross believes that first aid is a life skill that all Australian should possess.

We all know accidents and health emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime. When an emergency occurs, would you know what to do?

This handbook is a simple and concise outline of the practical skills that you'll need in a first aid situation. Everyone can learn how to save a life!

This book is of greatest value when combined with the knowledge and skill gained from a Red Cross First Aid training course.

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Introduction
Aims Of First Aid
Legal Considerations
Standard Precautions-How To Reduce The Risk Of Infection
Recognising Emergencies
Responding To Emergencies
Multiple People
Moving People
Transporting People
Call 000/112
Pain
Preventing Injuries
Summary

CPR
The Breaking Process
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The Heart
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Emergency Action Principles
DRABCD And CPR Explained
Basic Life Support Chart
When To Stop CPA
Resuscitation In Late Pregnancy
CPR And Water
Stomas
Managing Airways For Car Accidents
Summary

Breathing Emergencies
Causes Of Respiratory Distress
Signs And Symptoms Of Respiratory Distress
General Principles Of First Aid For Respiratory Distress
Asthma Choking
Severe Allergic Reactions
Hyperventilation
Summary

Cardiac Emergencies
Heart Attack
Congestive Heart Failure
Summary

Shock?
What Is Shock?
What Causes Shock?
Effects Of Shock On The Body
Signs And Symptoms Of Shock Care For Shock
Summary
Bleeding And Wounds
Blood And Blood Vessels
Types Of Bleeding
Wounds
Dressings And Bandages
Summary

Burns
Types Of Burns
Identifying Critical Burns
Care For Burns
Summary

Heat And Cold
Muscular Crams
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Summary

Altered Conscious States
Consciousness And The Nervous System
Types Of Conscious States
General Care Of The Unconscious Person
Head Injuries
Illness Affect The Conscious State
Summary

Poisons
Poisoning
Substance Misuse
Summary

Bites And Stings
Pressure Immobilisation Technique
Types Of Bites And Stings
Summary

Musculoskelatal Problems
Musculoskeletal System
Types Of Musucloskeletal Injures
Transporting An Injured Person
Summary

First Aid Kids
Glossary
Credits
Index

ISBN: 9781741853322
ISBN-10: 174185332X
Series: Red Cross
Audience: General
Format: Spiral Ringed Book
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 192
Published: 5th May 2010
Dimensions (cm): 23.700 x 19.500 x 3.3
Weight (kg): 0.66