Essential First Aid for Carers

This handbook contains clear, concise, step-by-step instructions on all aspects of first aid. A full description of the symptoms and signs of each condition are provided, together with instructions which take the reader through the required first aid for each type of health emergency. Some basic physiology and anatomy is included to ensure that the first aider can deal with the injury more effectively, and can consider its wider implications. "Stop and think" boxes highlight the important points, and the final chapter contains assignments to test the readers' understanding. Self-assessment questions are provided throughout the book.