Essential First Aid: Manual for Southern Africa 3e

Product Details:
Author(s):
SA Red Cross Society
Year Published:
2023
Edition
3rd Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
This revised third edition of Essential First Aid: Manual for Southern Africa has been updated and in so doing, provides everything needed to act effectively in medical and first aid emergencies. Revised by a team of experienced Red Cross first aid trainers, the manual teaches how to recognise emergency situations and medical conditions and offers guidance in providing first aid treatment.
 
Features 
• Includes sections on anatomy and physiology and emergency childbirth
• Each module has a self-assessment and scenario section
• Each module has a signs, symptoms, and treatment feature
• Variations for infants and children
• Over 200 illustrations
• Simple and clear language, user-friendly design.
 
CHANGES TO NEW EDITION:
• Updated COVID 19 protocols & CPR protocols
• Updated text on snake venoms
• Updated text on managing shock
• Updated text on fractures, dressings, and bandages
 
Content
Interest / Benefit to
• Anyone who wants to keep a first-aid book in the home, office, classroom
• Levels 1 – 3 First Aid courses
• First aid courses run in nursing colleges and medical schools.