Life's little emergencies : a handbook for active independent seniors and caregivers / Rod Brouhard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brouhard, Rod.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

First aid in illness and injury--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

First aid in illness and injury.

Medical emergencies--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Medical emergencies.

Older people--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Older people.

Caregivers--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Caregivers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Demos Health, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Written in plain English with a touch of humor (the best medicine) Life's Little Emergencies is a medical crisis handbook for active independent seniors and caregivers alike. The first section of the book covers techniques for conditions common to senior citizens: skin tears, fractures, and dehydration to name just a few. It discusses life-saving techniques like CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver. More than just a first aid book, it also discusses learning life-saving skills, assessing and treating an injury, the great outdoors, and much more. There are do-it-yourself first aid tips as well as ways to be prepared for an emergency, advice on when to reach out for help, and how to take care of oneself. Full of practical, clear, and easy-to-understand advice, this resource prepares any household with older members for any medical emergency"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

section 1. Getting started

section 2. Saving lives

section 3. Injuries and illnesses

section 4. Surviving the environment.

Notes:

"A comprehensive guide for every household."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-32111-4

9786613321114

1-61705-074-1

OCLC:

769341924