The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook

American Red Cross; Handal, Kathleen A.

ISBN 10: 0316736465 / ISBN 13: 9780316736466

Published by Little, Brown and Company (edition 1), 1992

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0316736465
• ISBN 13: 9780316736466
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

The first moments after an injury occurs are the most critical. This authoritative guidebook, based on course materials used by Red Cross chapters across the United States, shows you how to handle every type of first aid emergency.

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Animal and Human Bites:
If you have an animal or a human bite, you generally need medical attention because of the likelihood of infection.
* If the victim has been seriously wounded, call EMS.
* If the victim was bitten by an animal, you will need to contact authorities so they can find out whether or not the animal was rabid.

1. Calm and reassure the victim. Put on latex gloves or wash your hands.
2. Check for bleeding. If the bite is not bleeding severely, wash it well (for at least 5 minutes) with mild soap and running water, then apply a bandage. If the bite is actively bleeding, control bleeding by applying direct pressure to the bite; by elevating the injured area; and, if necessary, by using pressure point bleeding control. Do not attempt to clean a wound that is actively bleeding.
3. Get medical help.