A Manual of Instruction in the Principles of Prompt Aid to the Injured: Including a Chapter on Hygiene and the Drill Regulations for the Hospital ... for Military and Civil Use (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alvah H. Doty

9780265239988: A Manual of Instruction in the Principles of Prompt Aid to the Injured: Including a Chapter on Hygiene and the Drill Regulations for the Hospital ... for Military and Civil Use (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265239982 ISBN 13: 9780265239988

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Essential emergency care at hand—clear, practical guidance for real injuries.

This nonfiction guide offers step‑by‑step techniques for immediate first aid, battlefield medical drills, and hospital corps procedures. It covers how to control bleeding, apply bandages, manage patient transport, and understand basic anatomy to respond quickly and safely.

The book presents practical methods you can use in emergencies, from choosing the right bandage to applying pressure on arteries and coordinating a swift evacuation. It blends hands‑on drills with concise explanations of when and how to use different tools and techniques, all grounded in real‑world needs.

How to stop various forms of bleeding and select appropriate styptics and dressings
Guidance on bandages, splints, and splinting techniques for common injuries
Strategies for moving and lifting patients, including litter and transportation options
Foundations of anatomy related to first aid and the logic behind urgent care decisions

Ideal for readers seeking a practical, historically grounded reference on prompt aid and related hospital corps drills.

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