Download or read book Accidents to Children what to Do in an Emergency written by Maurice Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Burns Falls and Emergency Calls written by Emma Hammett Rgn and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Burns, Falls and Emergency Calls; has been written for parents and anyone working with or caring for children; to help you anticipate the next developmental milestones for children and to take the necessary measures to prevent life-threatening injuries and help you plan, prepare and avoid mishap. It will also equip you with critical first aid skills and advice to give you confidence to help should an accident occur. Immediate and appropriate first aid saves lives, reduces pain and suffering and can make a dramatic difference to the speed and extent of a child's recovery. Experienced nurse, trainer and first aid expert Emma Hammett draws upon her professional and personal experience to provide an engaging and authoritative guide to preventing and treating childhood accidents. Packed full of real life experiences, anecdotes and sound advice, this book is designed to give you the skills and confidence to let your children develop and flourish, experiencing inevitable minor bumps and bruises, while keeping them safe from more serious mishaps. With clear, simple directions, tested advice, engaging photographs and illustrations, this a unique, must-have for anyone looking after children of any age. The health and happiness of children in our care is of vital importance to us and we always do our best to keep them safe. However, despite these efforts, every year around 2 million children in the UK attend A&E due to an accident. Over 100,000 of these require admission to hospital - that is nearly 2,000 children a week! 150,000 people die every year in situations where first aid could have saved them. Accidents are second only to cancer as the leading cause of death for children and young people in the UK. You never know when something might happen! Children need to take measured risks, and bumps and bruises will inevitably result. However, it is important to prevent serious childhood injuries that can cause long-term damage and have life-changing consequences. The part of the brain that evaluates risk and consequence is not fully developed until people are in their early twenties. Therefore, it is vital for parents and those working with children, to be aware of potential dangers and equip themselves and the children with the knowledge and skills to keep themselves and others safe. Burns, Falls and Emergency Calls gives safety tips and advice for people caring for children from birth through to adulthood. Endorsed by the Child Accident Prevention Trust, Dr Amanda Gummer from the Good Toy Guide, esteemed Parenting and Childcare Experts; Burns, falls and emergency calls is heralded as the ultimate guide to the prevention and treatment of childhood accidents.
Download or read book Now I Know Better written by Children's Hospital at Yale-New Haven and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young people ages five to nineteen describe accidents they have had, with their own safety advice and the comments of emergency room doctors.
Download or read book Child Safety is No Accident written by Jay M. Arena and published by Dutton Books. This book was released on 1979-08 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Emergency Care of Minor Trauma in Children written by Ffion CW Davies and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-08-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Succinct and highly illustrated, this handy pocket guide enables doctors, nurses and emergency care practitioners to successfully manage common minor injuries in children at the point of care. Key features of this book: Concise, evidence-based text including the latest recommended guidelines and procedures for instant access to key information Includes generous use of colour, warning boxes, icons, clinical tips and practical advice to help the reader find information at a glance Detailed guidance on when to treat, how to treat, when to refer or when minor trauma is indicative of a more serious diagnosis Numerous illustrations help explain more difficult concepts This book is an essential purchase for junior doctors, nurse practitioners and emergency care practitioners in the emergency department, minor injury centre or primary care facility. It is a touchstone for all those seeing children following minor injury or trauma.
Download or read book Accidents and Emergencies in Children written by Rosemary J. Morton and published by . This book was released on 1996-06-13 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this book includes a revised section on paediatric resuscitation summarizing the main guidelines. The section on major trauma has been extended to follow the Advanced Paediatric Life support guidelines. The book will continue to provide an essential practical reference for all junior doctors and nurses working in an A & E department.
Download or read book What to Do When There Is an Emergency at School written by Peter Dolan and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-18 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What to Do When There Is an Emergency at School! By Peter Dolan What to Do When There Is an Emergency at School! was written so that Pre-K to 2nd grade classroom teachers can help prepare their students for emergencies that could happen at school. This is part of a comprehensive school safety procedure. The book can also be used for older students who have intellectual challenges as well.
Download or read book Childhood Emergencies written by Marin Child Care Council and published by . This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the problem of children's accidents and medical emergencies, and written by the staff of the respected Marin Child Care Council, this book is widely used by parents, schools, and daycare centers as a handy source for current, reliable information in a practical flip-book format. Topics include burns, cuts and wounds, broken bones, abdominal pain, toothaches, eye and ear injuries, choking, insect or animal bites, abrasions, and bleeding. Also included is information on when to call for medical assistance.
Download or read book Managing Children in Disasters written by Jane A. Bullock and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-12-03 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, disasters such as house fires, car accidents, tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes impact hundreds of thousands of children. Child victims can suffer disproportionately and the physical and psychological damage sustained can far outweigh the same effects in adults, often requiring years of therapy. Sadly, emergency planners to date have
Download or read book Play it Safe written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Emergency Medical Treatment written by Stephen N. Vogel and published by Chronimed Pub. This book was released on 1984 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Medical Emergencies written by Janet Zand and published by Avery. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into three parts, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide begins with basic safety guidelines in Part One. As accidents are the leading cause of injury among young children, checklists for every area in and around your home are provided to prevent common mishaps. Suggestions such as maintaining a well-stocked home health kit, posting emergency telephone numbers, and appointing a designated surrogate are offered to help you act quickly and effectively in a crisis situation. Part Two presents illustrated, easy-to-follow, basic life-saving techniques and procedures. This practical section provides steps for initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), guidelines for performing first aid for choking, techniques for immobilizing broken bones, and more. Part Three includes an A-to-Z listing of the most common emergency situations. Each entry begins with an explanation of the problem, followed by an emergency treatment procedure. For cases in which an emergency situation may not be obvious - such as bouts of excessive nausea or diarrhea - information on when to call the doctor is provided. Depending on the nature of the emergency, many entries also include prevention tips and general recommendations that include follow-up care. While no parent can avoid all emergency situations, it is reassuring that you can do much to safeguard your child, and to act swiftly and effectively should an emergency occur. Timely, clear, concise, and packed with life-saving information, A Parent's Guide to Medical Emergencies, is a must for any responsible person who cares for a child on a regular basis.
Download or read book The Parent s Guide to Emergency First Aid written by William D. O'Riordan and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book What to Do in an Emergency written by Alison Chapman and published by Austin Macauley. This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces children to the emergency services and basic life-saving skills and teaches literacy in the early years. Parents, teachers who'll share this book with children can have great fun discussing each scenario and also allow children to understand basic life skills and how to make an emergency call. Children will want to talk about experiences and the book can be used as a framework to real-life scenarios that children have experienced. This book will introduce 56 early years, high-frequency words and assist with curriculum themes, such as: People who help us Transport Ourselves PHSE
Download or read book First Aid Fast for Babies and Children written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what to do if your baby or child falls and cuts their arm? Are you confident to identify when an illness is serious? First Aid Fast for Babies and Children is a step-by-step guide that helps you treat babies and children for more than 100 conditions and injuries. This book guides you through essential initial care that can prove tremendously important to preserve life and improve the recovery process. The detailed guidelines are accompanied by step-by-step images for clear, easy-to-follow instructions. From first aid for cuts and bruises to treating a child who is unresponsive, this book covers all emergency situations that you may face. Clear symbols highlight key areas and draw your attention to areas of concern. The cross-reference boxes on a page take you to associated information regarding the injuries. This clear and informative guide is ideal for parents, teachers, and primary caregivers to help deal with emergencies. Look after your little people – keep First Aid Fast for Babies and Children handy.
Download or read book Kids to the Rescue written by Maribeth Boelts and published by Parenting Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This simple first aid book helps kids think wisely in an emergency. Well illustrated and easy to understand, it describes accident situations that children are likely to find themselves in. The paramedic/teacher author team provides step-by-step directions for handling such common problems as cuts, bloody noses, stings, electric shock and burns. One of our most popular children's books, "Kids to the Rescue!" opens with a note for parents, explaining how children can practice the first aid techniques. It concludes with a first aid quiz and instructions on calling 9-1-1 and other emergency numbers. The back cover has an index so kids can easily find the page of instructions they need. Expanded and revised to cover HIV-safety.
Download or read book Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2013 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.
