Chapter 1 Background Information

Why is First Aid Important?

What is First Aid?

First Aid Supplies

First Aid and the Law

 

Chapter 2 Action at an Emergency

Recognize the Emergency

Decide to Help

Call 9-1-1

Provide Care

Disease Transmission

Rescuer Reactions

 

Chapter 3 Finding Out What’s Wrong

Checking the Victim

Initial Check

Physical Exam and SAMPLE History

What to Do Until EMS Arrives

 

Chapter 4 CPR

Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

Chain of Survival

Performing CPR

Airway Obstruction (Choking)

 

Chapter 5 Automated External Defibrillators

Public Access Defibrillation

Chain of Survival

How the Heart Works

Care for Cardiac Arrest

About AEDs

Using an AED

Special Considerations

AED Maintenance

 

Chapter 6 Bleeding and Wounds

External Bleeding

Internal Bleeding

Wound Care

Wound Infection

Special Wounds

Wounds That Require Medical Care

Dressing and Bandages

 

Chapter 7 Shock

Shock

Anaphylaxis

 

Chapter 8 Burns

Types of Burns

Thermal Burns

Chemical Burns

Electrical Burns

 

Chapter 9 Head and Spinal Injuries

Head Injuries

Scalp Wounds

Skull Fracture

Brain Injuries

Eye Injuries

Loose Foreign Objects in Eye

Penetrating Eye Injuries

Blows to the Eye

Eye Avulsion

Cuts of the Eye or Lid

Chemical in the Eye

Eye Burns from Light

Nose Injuries

Nosebleeds

Broken Nose

Mouth Injuries

Knocked-Out Tooth

Broken Tooth Toothache

Spinal Injuries

 

Chapter 10 Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries

Chest Injuries

Abdominal Injuries

Pelvic Injuries

 

Chapter 11 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries

Bone Injuries

Splinting

Joint Injuries

RICE Procedure

Muscle Injuries

Other Injuries

 

Chapter 12 Sudden Illnesses

Heart Attack

Angina

Stroke (Brain Attack)

Asthma

Hyperventilation

Fainting

Seizures

Diabetic Emergencies

Emergencies During Pregnancy

 

Chapter 13 Poisoning

Poisons

Ingested (Swallowed) Poisons

Alcohol and Other Drug Emergencies

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Plant Poisoning

 

Chapter 14 Bites and Stings

Animal and Human Bites

Snakebites

Insect Stings

Spider Bites

Scorpion Stings

Tick Bites

Chapter 15 Cold-Related Emergencies

Environments

Recognizing Frostnip

Recognizing Frostbite

Recognizing Hypothermia

 

Chapter 16 Heat-Related Emergencies

Heat-Related Disorders

Heat Cramps

Heat Exhaustion

Heatstroke

 

Chapter 17 Victim Rescue

Water Rescue

Ice Rescue

Electrical Emergency Rescue

Hazardous Materials Incidents

Motor Vehicle Crashes

Fires

Confined Spaces

Triage: What to Do with Multiple Victims

Moving Victims

 

Chapter 18 Disaster Preparedness

Disasters

Natural Disasters

Technological Hazards

National Security Emergencies

Summary