How to cope and care in an emergency - from splints, simple bandages and slings to life-saving techniques. Designed to help you assess, recognize and handle medical emergencies of all kinds swiftly, calmly and efficiently. Deals in detail with every level of problem, from sickness and headaches to serious incidents. Special chapters on everyday health care and life-saving techniques for babies and small children.

An authoritative manual that brings all the safe accessible and reliable first aid information you will need together into one handy volume. Understanding at least the basics of first aid is a vital skill that everyone should master, and this book is the perfect teacher. This fully illustrated, comprehensive guide provides expert, up-to-date information on the safest and easiest ways to prevent and deal with all kinds of problems and emergencies. It includes chapters that cover special life-saving techniques, problems specific to babies and small children, outdoor safety, safety tips for active hobbies or travelling abroad, and how to avoid accidents and dangerous medical situations, complementary therapies and alternative treatments and solutions.