{ "item_title" : "Trauma & Quick Response", "item_author" : [" K. Srkr "], "item_description" : "TRAUMA & QUICK RESPONSESave Yourself and Your Loved OnesWhat would you do if someone beside you suddenly started bleeding, suffered a serious accident, had a seizure, was bitten by a snake, or developed a severe allergic reaction?In an emergency, the first few minutes can matter. Trauma & Quick Response is a practical, visual first-aid guide created to help ordinary people understand what they can do while professional medical help is being arranged.You don't need to be a doctor, nurse, or paramedic to learn essential emergency-response skills.INSIDE THIS BOOK*Accidents & TraumaRoad accidents, falls, serious injuries, fractures, wounds and immediate first-response priorities.*Severe BleedingHow to recognize dangerous bleeding, apply direct pressure, use pressure dressings, and understand when a tourniquet may be needed.*Fractures, Dislocations & SprainsBasic protection and immobilization, what to avoid, and when professional medical assessment is necessary.*Head Injuries & Possible Brain BleedingWarning signs following a blow to the head and what to do while seeking emergency medical care.*SnakebiteGlobal first-response principles, myths and dangerous traditional practices, plus regional considerations for South Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia/Western Pacific.* Epileptic SeizuresHow to protect someone during a seizure, what NOT to do, and when emergency assistance is required.*Severe Allergic Reactions / AnaphylaxisHow to recognize potentially life-threatening allergic reactions and respond quickly.*DrowningImmediate actions after a person is rescued from water, breathing assessment, CPR and emergency response.*CPR & AED BasicsA straightforward introduction to responding when someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally.*Recovery PositionHow to position an unconscious but normally breathing person while waiting for help.*First-Aid Kit & Emergency PreparednessPractical supplies and preparation for home, vehicles, work and travel.DESIGNED TO BE USED UNDER PRESSUREThis isn't simply a collection of medical facts. The book uses original diagrams, visual step-by-step instructions, quick-reference panels, warning boxes, checklists and myth-vs-fact sections to make important information easier to understand when you are stressed.Because emergency care isn't identical everywhere, the book also distinguishes general first-response principles from regional medical guidance, particularly for snakebite.BASED ON RECOGNIZED GUIDANCEThe book was developed with reference to established public-health and first-aid resources, including: - World Health Organization (WHO)- WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia- WHO Regional Office for Africa- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)- American Heart Association (AHA)- American Red Cross- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)- Government of India / National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)A dedicated Sources & Medical References section is included in the book.BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU NEED ITAn emergency can happen at home, on the road, at work, while travelling, or outdoors.You may not have time to search for an answer when someone needs help.Learn the basics. Stay calm. Act safely. Get professional help.Trauma & Quick Response- Save Yourself and Your Loved OnesK. Srkr", "item_img_path" : "https://covers2.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/817/703/9798177038117_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "12.00", "online_price" : "12.00", "our_price" : "12.00", "club_price" : "12.00", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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