A Manual of Ambulance (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Scott Riddell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266592384 ISBN 13: 9780266592389

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Essential, practical ambulance guide for emergencies and first aid — a classic manual that teaches real-world techniques with clear, illustrated steps you can follow in the field.

This edition presents a complete course of ambulance instruction, gathered from years of teaching and examination experience. It covers core skills, from anatomy basics to transport methods, with detailed guidance on bandages, splints, splinting for fractures, and handling wounds. Readers will find practical procedures for dealing with bleeding, shock, breathing difficulties, choking, and other common emergencies, all described in plain language with horns of caution and clear actions to take before professional help arrives.

• Step-by-step techniques for applying a wide range of bandages and slings
• Emergency treatment for fractures, dislocations, bleeding, and shock
• Guidance on respiration, suffocation, poisoning, and threatened airway issues
• Illustrated, practical instructions you can use in real emergencies

Ideal for students of first aid, ambulance workers, and anyone needing a reliable, portable reference for urgent care and patient transport.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266592384
• ISBN 13: 9780266592389
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 271