JOHN FURST is an experienced emergency medical technician and qualified first aid and CPR instructor. His instructor career began with the Red Cross, and he now works as a freelance first aid instructor and assessor.<\/p>\n
He has worked as an EMT and first responder for many years and is able to draw upon his extensive real-world experience when teaching first aid classes.\u00a0John is passionate about first aid and believes everyone should have the skills and confidence to take action in an emergency situation<\/b>.<\/p>\n 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.<\/b><\/p>\n Be prepared for any medical emergency and handle it safely and efficiently with The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide. <\/i>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.<\/p>\n Each section of The Complete First Aid Pocket Guide<\/i> 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\u2019s easy to understand. Medical issues covered include:<\/p>\n \u2014First aid basics, including roles and responsibilities of a first aider, managing an incident, activating emergency services, and infection control<\/p>\n \u2014Lifesaving skills including the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)<\/p>\n \u2014Minor injuries and conditions, including soft tissue injuries, splinters, blisters, eye injuries, nosebleed, diarrhea, and vomiting<\/p>\n \u2014Traumatic injuries including severe bleeding, amputation, shock, fractures, crush injuries, burns, and head and neck injuries<\/p>\n \u2014Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, asthma, anaphylaxis, hypoglycemia, meningitis, seizures, poisoning, and emergency childbirth<\/p>\n \u2014Environmental conditions including hypothermia, frostbite, heat stroke, sunburn, and lightning strike<\/p>\n \u2014Pediatric emergencies and illnesses, including assessing an unresponsive child or baby, pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), choking, croup, and febrile seizures<\/p>\n \u2014First aid kit lists for home, vehicles, and outdoor use<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11431,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"product_cat":[40],"product_tag":[],"yoast_head":"\n