The Wordsworth Dictionary of Family First Aid

Every year, tens of 1000s of people are injured or killed in accidents at work, in the home and in the community.

This illustrated text provides emergency procedures to help with any accidents that may occur.

Throughout the book, descriptions of signs and symptons are given on all major injuries, disorders and diseases, and explantions are provided to clarify the correct emergency methods and procedures, There are special accident prevention guides for the elderly and for children.

The text covers around 250 subjects, including: the structure and function of the human body; control of bleeding; shocks and dislocations; shock; burns; and poisons.