First Aid Medical

This book is written by America's top medical preparedness experts: Joe Alton, MD, and Amy Alton, ARNP. Their mission: to put a medically prepared person in every family for when medical help is not on the way. Using decades of medical experience, they address, in plain language, dozens of medical issues associated with surviving disasters and epidemics. The Altons also discuss the medical supplies needed to become a medical asset to your family and community as well as alternative and natural strategies for when pharmaceuticals aren't available.

Want to grow herbs and give your family an enormous health head-start, but you don’t know how to begin? Looking for a cost-effective way to proactively promote health and wellness naturally, without relying on the pharmacy? Then learn to grow your own medicine in five easy steps.

Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there’s no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors’ years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries. You’ll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment’s notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions.

After a disaster, there’s a single, vital skill that very few survivors will have. Fighters and builders are important, but there is no survivor so valuable and sought after as the one who can help out when illness or injury strikes. As any good prepper knows, thinking ahead and planning ahead will enable you to live a good and healthy life completely off the grid. The ability to care for the sick and injured? That’s one of the most important preparations you can make.

If you have always wanted to know how to handle emergency situations off grid, but never had the information or confidence then keep reading...What would you do if someone in your group broke a leg? Half-drowned? Got electrocuted? Cut off a finger? Got a serious disease? Do you finally want to be prepared for emergencies and aliments while off grid? Knowing how to deal with an injury in the moment could mean the difference between a lifelong disfigurement and a total recovery. Even if you’re an experienced off gridder.

With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable. Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well as how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment. In addition, the book provides a basic introduction to herbal medicine.

The audio is focused on the most important knowledge and skills you must know to handle many life-threatening situations in everyday life. The material is accurate, up-to-date, and broken down into bite-sized chapters.

Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated by a medical doctor for accuracy, this crash course is a valuable tool both during medical school and when preparing for the USMLE step 1. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to see on the USMLE Step 1 exam. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to ace your test. The material is accurate, up to date, and broken down into bite-size sections.

Looking for a comprehensive guide to emergency response procedures? Look no further than Responding to Emergencies, the ultimate resource for anyone looking to learn how to confidently assess and respond to a wide range of emergencies. With 19 chapters covering everything from basic anatomy and physiology to disaster preparedness and response, this eBook is a must-read for anyone who wants to be equipped to handle an emergency situation. Each chapter is packed with detailed information, real-life scenarios, and step-by-step instructions to help you get the skills and knowledge you need to ...

Unleash the potential to survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic world with your bespoke guide, 'Medical Survival'. This comprehensive eBook reveals the keys to navigating unprecedented medical challenges in a world disrupted by catastrophe. 'Medical Survival' kicks off by placing you in the thick of a meteor impact scenario, a gripping opener that helps understand our new environment a world forever changed. It then guides you effortlessly through adapting to the transformation, focusing on the evolution of medicine post-impact. At its heart, the book offers an extensive dive into ...

Dive into a world where the norm is subverted, survival instinct kicks in, and knowledge becomes your ultimate power. Welcome to "The Zombie Medic" - your comprehensive guide to prevailing through a zombie apocalypse. As the title suggests, this isn't your everyday survival eBook. What if a zombie apocalypse overthrows our healthcare system? How do you address emergency medical situations amidst chaos? These compelling questions often go unanswered - until now. "The Zombie Medic" deciphers the secrets of survival in an undead world and prepares you to react, rescue, and recover when the ...

In "Beyond Stigma," we delve into the essential skill of cultural competence, crucial for effective HIV/AIDS care. Cultural competence is the ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people from diverse cultures. In the realm of HIV/AIDS care, it enables healthcare providers to comprehend and respect each patient's unique worldview, including their cultural background, health literacy, and service accessibility. At the heart of cultural competence is a deep understanding of the diversity within populations affected by HIV/AIDS and the unique challenges they ...

Welcome to a chilling reality with the all-new "Frosty First Aid Handbook." This comprehensive guide provides critical information about maneuvering through the cold, arctic realities of a frosty world. Learn how to stay safe, resilient, and prepared in an unprecedented terrain dominated by ice and freezing temperatures. From exploring the post-Ice Age climate in 'Charting the Unknown' and understanding cold-related injuries in 'Appraisal of Cold Injuries and Illnesses', you'll embark on an icy journey for survival. Brace yourself as you'll gain insights into frostbite, hydration and ...

Dive into the riveting world of "Emergency Response," the eBook that equips you with the knowledge needed to handle a myriad of crises with confidence and care. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive guide detailing practical, real-world wisdom on a range of crucial topics, from understanding first aid basics to mastering the skills of CPR. As you journey through each gripping chapter of "Emergency Response," you'll uncover the secrets to effectively treat a diverse assortment of injuries; be it cuts, burns, or bites. You'll gain the skills to act calmly under pressure during heart attacks, ...

Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus - they learn some first-aid too! After watching his dad do heart surgery, Maxx goes to play soccer with his besties, Arielle and Lucas. While warming up, Lucas gets slammed in the head by a soccer ball causing a bloody nose. Lucas is a mess! Can Maxx, with Arielle’s help, stop the bleeding? Will Lucas be ok?

Have you ever responded to someone needing help? Medical emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere, so it's best that you are prepared to respond. First Aid 101 is your simple step-by-step reference on how to provide basic first aid with what you have in hand. A written work by a certified medical professional, this guide teaches you on what to do in various types of medical emergencies.

In these stories, Dr Jim Down brings us to the very heart of the intensive care unit - the section of the hospital where the sickest patients are brought to be cared for until their condition improves. With honesty, humility and a streak of dark humour, Dr Down describes the quietly heroic work of doctors and nurses on the ICU, a place which sits at the cutting edge of medical technology and where a split-second decision can make the difference between life and death.

”Depending on the situation, a mere one minute delay in response time increases the mortality rate by 1 to 2 percent.” If you've ever felt helpless in assisting someone, whether it's a family member or a stranger, you're not alone. In this life, you can’t count on the favorable odds of having a doctor or EMP nearby 24/7 to save the day. Sooner or later in your life, you will be in a position where it’s life or death. It could be a loved one, a friend, a stranger, or even yourself. The question is, are you prepared?

Follow an adorable facility dog as she helps a child with appendicitis. Facility dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences—from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more.