The place of first aid in emergency care; Respiratory emergencies; Cardiac emergencies; Trauma I: shock, haemorrhage, wounds and burns; Trauma II: musculoskeletal injuries; Trauma III: bomb blast injuries and bullet wounds; Obstetric emergencies; Gynaecological emergencies; Medical emergencies; Poisoning; Emergencies in the home: prevention and care; Injuries in sport; Moving and carrying injured persons; Major incidents I: hospital and community planning; Major incidents II: first aid and ionising radiation; Psychological emergencies; Appendices: Recommended first aid equipment: in the home, on duty at a sporting event; National Poisons Informations Centres; Selected mortality statistics and related information; Health and Safety at Work Act and the learner nurse