Survival Medical Handbook 2022-2023: Step-By-Step Guide to be Prepared for Any Emergency When Help is NOT On The Way With the Most Up To Date Information

Introduction
	About Small Footprint Press
	Disclaimer
	How to Use this Book
Chapter 1: You Cannot Be Ready Enough
	When to Call an Emergency Number
		What Constitutes an Emergency Situation
	The Three Cs of Emergency
		Check
		Call
		Care
	Don’t Just Stand There
	The Three Ps of First Aid
		Preserve Life
		Prevent Deterioration
		Promote Recovery
	Prepare in Advance
		What to Prepare
	Choosing the Proper Preparation for Your Next Actions
	Get Your First Aid Kit Ready
		The Contents of Your First Aid Kit
		Emergency Items
	For Caregivers of an Aging Adult
	Tips for Unexpected Quarantining
		Be Prepared at Home
Chapter 2: Good-To-Learn Techniques
	Avoid Cross-Contamination and Ensure your Safety
	How To Remove Objects From a Person’s Pockets
	What Information to Give When Calling Emergency Services
		Taking Notes for Medical Response
	Diagnostic Techniques
		A-B-C
	Assess Priorities
		Conduct the A-B-C
		Run a Secondary Survey
		Keep in Mind
	Opening the Airway
	Mouth-To-Mouth Respiration or Mouth-To-Nose Respiration for an Adult
	Putting Someone in the Recovery Position
	Cleansing and Sterilization
		Skin Cleansing
		Skin Sterilization
	Reducing the Risk of Infection During First Aid
	Using Bandages During First Aid
	CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
		When to Use CPR
		What is CPR
		Step-By-Step CPR
		Rescue Breaths
	The Heimlich Maneuver
		When to Use the Heimlich Maneuver
		How to Perform the Heimlich Maneuver
	Taking a Pulse (Heart Rate)
		How to Take Your Pulse
		How to Take Someone’s Pulse
	Splinting
		How to Splint a Limb
		Rules to Observe While Splinting
	Slings
		Improvising Slings
	Treating Convulsions and Fits
	Handing Over to Paramedics
Chapter 3: Mild Emergencies
	Bites and Stings
		What Not to Do
		General Rules to Treat Bites and Stings
		Dog and Cat Bites
		Spider Bites
		Snake Bites
		Human Bites
		Stings
	Choking
		Signs and Symptoms
		Treating Someone Who Is Choking
	Eye Trauma
		Treating Eye Trauma
	Nosebleed
		Treating Nosebleeds
	Fainting
		Treating Fainting
	Headaches
	Migraines
		Signs and Symptoms of Migraines
		Treating Migraines
	Foodborne Illness
		Signs and Symptoms
		Treating Foodborne Illnesses
	Foreign Objects in the Nose
		Removing a Foreign Object from a Nose
	Foreign Object in the Ear
		Removing a Foreign Object from an Ear
	Fever
		Treating Fevers
	Sunburn
		Treat Sunburn
	Gastroenteritis
		Treating Gastroenteritis
	Sprains
		Treating Sprains
	Hyperventilation
		Treating Hyperventilation
Chapter 4: Serious Emergencies
	Shock
		Symptoms of Shock
		Treating Shock
	Smoke Inhalation
		Treating Smoke Inhalation
	Common and Chemical Burns and Scalds
		Types of Burns
		Effects and Signs
		Burn Degrees
		Treating Thermal Burns
		Treating Chemical Burns
	Cuts and Wounds
		Types of Cuts and Wounds
		Treating Cuts and Wounds
	Severed Finger or Toe
	Head Injuries
		Common Causes of Head Injuries
		Signs of Head Injuries
		Treating Head Injuries
	Concussion
		Signs and Symptoms of Concussion
		Assisting Someone Suffering from Concussion
	Poisoning
		Signs and Symptoms of Poisoning
		Treating Poisoning
	Heat Stroke
		Signs and Symptoms
		Treating Heat Stroke
	Hypothermia and Frostbite
		Hypothermia
		Signs and Symptoms of Hypothermia
		What Not to Do in the Event of Hypothermia
		Treating Hypothermia
		Frostbites Vs Hypothermia
		Prevention of Frostbite
		Treating Frostbite
	Fractures
		General Symptoms and Signs of Fracture
		Treating Fractures
	Electrocution
		Treating Electrocution
	Clothes on Fire
		Helping Someone with Their Clothes on Fire
	Difficulty in Swimming or Drowning
		Helping Someone Immersed in Water or Drowning
	Caring for Someone in Isolation or Quarantine at Home
		Points to Remember
Chapter 5: Responding to Emergencies Related to Permanent Medical Conditions
	Heart Attacks and Chest Pains
		Symptoms for Both Genders
		Treating Heart Attacks
	Stroke
		Signs of a Stroke
		Treating Stroke Victims
	Seizures
		Signs and Symptoms
		In the Event of a Seizure
	Severe Allergic Reactions or Anaphylaxis
		Signs and Symptoms
		Treating a Person with a Severe Allergic Reaction
	Asthma
		Signs and Symptoms
		Treating an Asthma Attack
	Tachycardia or Heart Palpitations
		Treating Heart Palpitations
	Hyperglycemia
		Signs of Hyperglycemia
	Hypoglycemia
		Signs of Hypoglycemia
		Treating Hypoglycemia
Chapter 6: Alternative Medicine for Emergencies
	Disclaimer
		Notes for Storing Natural Remedies in First Aid Kits
	Manuka Honey
	Manuka Oil
	Colloidal Silver
	Live Aloe Vera
	Cayenne Pepper
	Black or Green Tea Bags
	Chamomile
	Arnica Gel or Cream
	Calendula Cream
	Rescue Remedy
	Rubbing Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide
	Ginger
	Activated Charcoal or Bentonite Clay
	Echinacea and Elderberry
	Eucalyptus
	Lavender
	Tea Tree Oil
	Witch Hazel
	Acupuncture and Acupressure
		Treatments with Acupuncture and Acupressure
	Artemisia Annua
	Recipes for First Aid Material
		How to Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
		Bruises and Scrapes Salve
		Sunscreen
		Witch Hazel Wipes
		Anti-Itch Salve
		Burn Salve
		Rash Cream
		Peppermint Tincture
	Disinfectant and Hand Sanitizers
		Disinfectant Spray
		Two Step Bleach-free Disinfecting
		Hand Sanitizer Method One
		Hand Sanitizer Method Two
	Alternatives to the First Aid Kit Material
		Burns
		Broken Bones
		Heavy Bleeding
		Diabetic Emergency
		Head Injury
		Eye Injury
		Hypothermia
Conclusion
	Remember
	Self-care
	A Final Note
References