The Illustrated South African First Aid Manual

Concise instructions and step-by-step illustrations provide 'at-a-glance' guidelines on treating wounds, burns, bites, stings, fractures, choking, strains and sprains, bleeding, amputations, and eye injuries, plus how to handle episodes of hypothermia, heat stroke, poisoning, epilepsy, diarrhea and vomiting, and emergency childbirth.

 Life-threatening emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, shock, choking, drowning, and breathing difficulties are covered in detail, along with the correct procedures for performing chest compressions, rescue breathing, and CPR. Short introductory chapters explain what to do at an emergency scene, the responsibilities of the first aider, the basic provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act about first aid, what a first aid kit should contain, and basic anatomy and body systems. There is also a short chapter on emergency treatment for pets.