The Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies
By Stuart Fischer and Mark D. Steisel
By Stuart Fischer and Mark D. Steisel
Category: Health & Reference
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$12.95
Jun 19, 2007 | ISBN 9781578262472
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Table Of Contents
Introduction
Basic Principles of Emergency Care
How Emergency Systems Work
When You Call 911
Hospital Admission and Ability to Pay
The Medical Emergencies
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Back Injuries
Bites
Blood Clots (Phlebitis)
Breathing Disorders
Burns
Choking
Cold Exposure (Hypothermia)
Cuts and Bruises
Diabetic Emergencies
Diarrhea
Drowning
Ear Emergencies
Electrical Injuries
Eye Emergencies
Fainting and Collapse (Syncope)
Fractures
Gunshot and Stab Wound
Headaches
Head Injuries
Heart Attacks
Heart Rhythm Emergencies
Heat Emergencies (Hyperthermia)
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Stones
Marine Life Injuries
Neck Injuries
Nosebleeds
Panic Attacks
Pediatric Emergencies
Pneumonia
Poisoning and Drug Overdose
Seizures
Skin Emergencies and Allergic Reactions
Strokes
Urinary Tract Disorders
Women’s Emergencies
Procedures
How to Take a Pulse
How to Give CPR
How to Dislodge an Obstruction from the Throat
How to Stop Bleeding Wounds
How to Make Splints
How to Make Slings
Measuring Vital Signs
Emergency Supply Kits
Tips for foreign Travel
Resources
Index
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