This book discusses the emergency management of orthopaedic injuries. Beginning with an introduction to fractures and dislocations, topics include orthopaedic infections, open fractures, long bone fractures, acute spinal injuries and hand injuries. Additional chapters discuss injuries stemming from gunshots and both natural and man-made disasters. Differences in prehospital care for orthopaedic trauma in developed versus developing countries are examined, as are the different aspects of first aid treatment at the roadside versus emergency treatment in the casualty room.

When a medical emergency strikes, what you do can mean the difference between life and death. The AMA Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care gives you all the information you need -- quickly, easily, clearly -- so that you can make the difference. Key features include: -- Injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies: an alphabetical listing to help you find the information you need quickly. -- CPR: the most up-to-date information for infants, children, and adults. -- First-aid techniques you can practice so you're prepared when emergency strikes. -- What happens in the emergency room; knowing when to call your doctor or the hospital and what information to have ready. -- Lifesaving techniques: clear, easy-to-follow instructions such as how to transport a victim with head or neck injuries. -- Sports injuries: treatment and recovery, especially for the amateur, school, and weekend athlete. -- Comprehensive index: a complete listing by subject and symptom for fast reference. -- Completely revised and updated.

Rev. ed. of: First aid/CPR/AED for schools and the community. 3rd ed. c2006.

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Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, Third Edition provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour away or more. Designed for those who work or travel in remote locations, this comprehensive guide will teach you what to look for and what to do in the event of an emergency, and direct you to the most appropriate type of care. Completely revised, the Third Edition contains updated information on first aid training and complies with the 2005 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 apply to workplaces in the UK, including those with less than five employees, and to the self-employed.