Prompt first aid in traumas helps in saving the life of an injured person and lessens the danger of the development of grave complications. This booklet describes in detail ways and methods for rendering first aid in haemorrhages, wounds, fractures, injuries to the internal organs, burns, frostbite, electrical injuries, and so on. The booklet is intended for a broad circle of readers.
Translated from the Russian by Elena Koltsova
Traumas and the Scope of First Aid 7
Wounds and Bleeding 12
Acute Anaemia 21
Traumatic Shock 22
The Compression Syndrome 24
Fainting 24
Rules for Applying Bandages 25
First Aid in Minor Injuries 39
Snake Bites 40
Closed Injuries 41
Injuries to the Head and Face 43
Chest Injuries 46
Injury to the Abdominal Organs 49
Injuries to the Spine 50
Fractures of the Pelvis 51
Injuries to the Arms and Legs 52
Electrical Injuries 63
Burns and Scalds 64
Frostbite 68
Sunstroke and Heatstroke 69
Artificial Respiration and External
Massage of the Heart 70
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