Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive manual provides a general outline of human anatomy, physiological functions of various major organs, and the general principles of giving first aid to the injured in a wide range of situations. It strives to provide sufficient knowledge to the reader for rendering first aid in a very broad sense until the affected person is able to get medical aid or advice.Every responsible citizen should have sufficient knowledge to render help to a fellow citizen who might be sick, injured or in a difficult situation requiring apt handing. This manual attempts to impart the basic principles of first aid to the uninitiated. It also discusses the management of general injuries, sports injuries and common ailments of daily occurrence, including the methods of administering common medicines alongwith their dosages, and how to handle the injured. It lucidly describes the bandaging procedures and the relevant dressing materials.
