The Complete Idiot's Guide to First Aid Basics helps you build the skills you need to help someone who needs it. Feel confident about identifying and handling injuries, even when a few moments can make a difference. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get solid information about identifying and treating dozens of illnesses and injuries; friendly advice in an easy-to-understand format; tips, definitions, and warnings to help you along the way; and clear illustrations that show you exactly what to do!
A guide so thorough it will send you packing... Backpacking remains one of the most popular, and inexpensive, outdoor activities in America. The Complete Idiot's Guide (r) to Backpacking and Hiking helps anyone prepare and plan for a rewarding adventure. Covers planning, training, shopping and packing for the trip. -How to live on the trail -First aid and other safety tips -Practical time- and money-saving hints -What gear is necessary and what isn't -Special considerations when travelling with groups or pets
What does one do if a family member is rescued from nearly drowning? How does one handle what looks like a serious cut or burn? What items are essential for every medicine cabinet? This crucial book is just the answer when emergencies do arise, solving problems quickly and easily. Cartoon art.
From minor cuts and burns, to heart attacks and strokes, this handy, take-anywhere guide gives you the knowledge and advice you need to recognize and respond to any medical emergency. Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. Quickly identify signs and symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions andlearn how to recognize the difference between a minor injury or illness, and those that are more serious with this essential handbook. Each section of The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide includes a quick list of signs and symptoms to look for and step-by-step first aid instructions for dealing with each situation, all in user-friendly, simple language that’s easy to understand. Medical issues covered include: —First aid basics, including roles and responsibilities of a first aider, managing an incident, activating emergency services, and infection control —Lifesaving skills including the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) —Minor injuries and conditions, including soft tissue injuries, splinters, blisters, eye injuries, nosebleed, diarrhea, and vomiting —Traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, amputation, shock, fractures, crush injuries, burns, and head and neck injuries —Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, meningitis, seizures, poisoning, and emergency childbirth —Environmental conditions including hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, sunburn, and lightning strike —Pediatric emergencies and illnesses, including assessing an unresponsive child or baby, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking, croup, and febrile seizures —First aid kit lists for home, vehicles, and outdoor use With an appendix featuring an A-to-Z list of every condition covered, it’s easy for you to quickly find the exact information you need in any situation you may face. With its small trim and portable size, The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide is the perfect addition to a home first aid kit, car first aid kit, disaster-survival bag, as well as a pocket companion for EMTs and other first responders in the field.
What, where, and how to buy! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Real Estate Investing Basics presents the practical advice and knowledge readers need to get started in the residential real estate market. Based on the knowledge of an established expert, this guide teaches readers how to find properties that have the greatest investment potential, make offers and negotiate deals, locate great tenants, and re- sell properties for maximum profit. • According to the US Census Bureau, there were an estimated 123.3 million housing units in the US in the first quarter 2005. • Residential real estate is always on the move. • Baby boomers are growing older, and many look at real estate investing as a safe way to assure their current standard of living.
Ask any fire/rescue or EMS person and they will tell you: the key to emergency response is preparedness. First comes prevention; knowing how to stop emergencies before they happen. Yet if sudden injury or illness occurs, knowing what to do can make the difference between a mild emergency and a serious one, or even between life and death. When you don’t know, panic usually results; now you’re part of the problem. But don’t fret; the information you need to be the first step in the solution – basic first aid and safety skills – is relatively simple and easy to learn. Easy to learn, yes, but if things go wrong, your learning suddenly makes all the difference. First Aid and Safety For Dummies gives you the tools you need to save a life. Whether it’s performing CPR correctly or accident-proofing your home, this comprehensive guide shows you how to effectively prevent and respond to emergencies. In typical lively-yet-informative Dummies style, you’ll find out about dealing with: Wounds Burns Poisoning Shock Bites and stings Choking And much more Thorough instructions detail each problem and its first aid; off-putting jargon is kept to a minimum and common sense to a maximum in considering not only the classic symptoms (for example, two hands on the throat for choking) but also the variations (what if that choking victim is you – and you’re alone?) that crop up in real-world emergencies. Emphasizing practicality and ready-to-use knowledge, this book also covers: Creating a first-aid kit Safety for all areas of the home Special needs of children, the elderly, and the disabled A chapter on hazards of the high-tech workplace Sports injuries and accidents Herbal remedies CPR and artificial respiration Emergency rescue procedures Who to call and when Preparedness is peace of mind. With the knowledge you’ll gain from First Aid and Safety For Dummies, you can rest assured that you’ve taken the most effective steps against accidents and mishaps. You can also be confident that if an emergency does occur, yours will be the calmer, cooler head, and cooler heads are the ones that prevail.
Learn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.
Presents information about submarines, from providing a room-by-room tour of a typical vessel to analyzing the history of submarines during wars and on maneuvers.
Mouthwatering heirlooms, exciting hybrids, sensational herbs, colorful flowers - you dream of a garden overflowing with vibrant, healthy plants. Turn your dream garden into reality with seeds you save and start yourself! With easy ideas on harvesting, storing, sowing and nurturing your seeds into flourishing plants, this helpful guide gives you a sure path from start to success. In it, you get: A look at seed and plant anatomy and how pollination works. Simple suggestions for identifying seeds to save, and for gathering and prepping seeds for next year's garden. Guidance on germinating seeds, indoors or out, using scarification or stratification. Tips for transplanting, thinning, hardening off, and protecting seedlings from weather, pests and disease. Easy ideas for cross-breeding plants and creating hybrids suited to your garden and climate. A comprehensive directory of botanical names and harvesting, germination, and sowing data for hundreds of plants. The Complete Idiot's Guide To Seed Saving And Starting is an essential resource to reap richer results with plants grown from your own seeds!
Explains how the government works and the functions of its many parts, covering such topics as the system of checks and balances, the Constitution, and the division of state and federal powers.