First Aid to the Injured

Pawan K Sharma

Published by Arise Pub, New Delhi, 2008

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Contents Preface. 1. Outline of first aid. 2. Principles of first aid. 3. Structure and functions of the body. 4. Shock. 5. Dressings and bandages. 6. Fractures. 7. Injuries to joints and muscles. 8. The circulation of the blood. 9. Wounds and haemorrhage. 10. Haemorrhage from special regions. 11. The respiratory system. 12. The nervous system. 13. Insensibility. 14. Poisons. 15. Miscellaneous injuries. 16. Routine examination of a patient. 17. Preparation for reception of accidents. 18. Transport of injured persons. Appendices. This book is usually prefers the theory and practical in the application of dressings Triangular to the head bandages and splints compression of arteries artificial respiration hand seats and lifting and carrying injured persons on stretches. The science of first Aid to the injured is based on fundamental principles of practical medicine and surgery a knowledge of which in cases of accident and sudden illness enables trained persons to render such skilled assistance as will preserve life promote recovery or prevent aggravation of the injury or condition until the arrival of the doctor or during transport. First aid is definitely limited to the assistance rendered at the time of the emergency with such material as may be available. It is not intended that the First Aider should take the place of the doctor and it must be clearly understood that the re dressing of injuries and other after treatment is outside the scope of first aid. 236 pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Aid to the Injured
• Publisher: Arise Pub, New Delhi
• Publication Date: 2008
• Binding: Hardbound
• Edition: New
• Condition: As New