There are great demands on medical first aiders, whether they are paramedics, ambulance personnel, general practitioners or emergency physicians. The first trained person on the scene carries a great responsibility for assessment of the situation and for the stabilization of vital functions. This pocket manual will help all those who may be faced with emergency situations. The book is as comprehensive as it can be relative to its size, and includes separate chapters dealing with pregnancy, labour, and paediatric emergencies.
