Act in a Split Second - First Aid Manual of the US Army
By U.S. Department of Defense
Length5h 7m
About this audiobook
Act in a Split Second - First Aid Manual of the US Army serves as an essential resource that encapsulates the principles of immediate medical response in military settings. This manual is characterized by its pragmatic approach, employing clear language and systematic organization to convey critical first aid techniques. It draws from real-world experiences and military protocols, emphasizing the importance of decisive action in life-threatening situations. As part of the broader genre of military instructional literature, this manual stands out for its focus on the urgency inherent in battlefield medicine, reflecting the unique challenges faced by soldiers in high-stakes environments. The U.S. Department of Defense, as the author of this manual, leverages decades of medical training expertise and battlefield experience to produce a work that is both authoritative and accessible. This synthesis of strategic medical knowledge and practical application stems from a commitment to enhancing soldier safety and efficacy. With inputs from experienced medics and combat surgeons, the manual captures the evolution of first aid techniques that are critical for survival in combat scenarios. I highly recommend Act in a Split Second not only to military personnel but also to civilians who seek to be prepared for emergencies. Its pragmatic guidelines and easy-to-follow illustrations make it a vital addition to any emergency preparedness library. This manual empowers readers to act swiftly and effectively, saving lives in critical moments.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (11)
Includes Amazon
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length5 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
21-1. General
31-2. Terminology
41-3. Understanding Vital Body Functions for First Aid
51-4. Adverse Conditions
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61-5. Basics of First Aid
71-6. Evaluating a Casualty
82-1. General
92-2. Breathing Process
102-3. Assessment of and Positioning the Casualty
112-4. Opening the Airway of an Unconscious or Not Breathing Casualty
122-5. Rescue Breathing (Artificial Respiration)
132-6. Preliminary Steps — All Rescue Breathing Methods
142-7. Mouth-to-Mouth Method
152-8. Mouth-to-Nose Method
162-9. Heartbeat
172-10. Airway Obstructions
182-11. Opening the Obstructed Airway — Conscious Casualty
192-12. Opening the Obstructed Airway — Casualty Lying Down or Unresponsive
202-13. General
212-14. Clothing
222-15. Entrance and Exit Wounds
232-16. Field Dressing
242-17. Manual Pressure
252-18. Pressure Dressing
262-19. Digital Pressure
272-20. Tourniquet
282-21. General
292-22. Causes and Effects
302-23. Signs and Symptoms of Shock
312-24. First Aid Measures for Shock
323-1. General
333-2. Head, Neck, and Facial Injuries
343-3. General First Aid Measures
353-4. Chest Wounds
363-5. First Aid for Chest Wounds
373-6. Abdominal Wounds
383-7. First Aid for Abdominal Wounds
393-8. Burn Injuries
403-9. First Aid for Burns
413-10. Dressings and Bandages
423-11. Shoulder Bandage
433-12. Elbow Bandage
443-13. Hand Bandage
453-14. Leg (Upper and Lower) Bandage
463-15. Knee Bandage
473-16. Foot Bandage
484-1. General
494-2. Kinds of Fractures
504-3. Signs and Symptoms of Fractures
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