FIRST AID MANUAL

Human life is priceless, and the ability to provide first aid can be crucial in crisis situations. Our manual is a comprehensive source of knowledge on saving lives in emergencies. It was created for students, rescuers, and all individuals who want to acquire practical skills in the field of first aid. Learn the principles that can save lives!

• Basic resuscitation procedures: Learn how to properly perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults and children.
• Management of an unconscious patient: Learn how to safely position an unconscious person and monitor their condition.
• First aid for injuries: Learn the rules for managing fractures, dislocations, hemorrhages, and other injuries.
• First aid for burns: Learn how to properly provide assistance to a burned person.
• First aid for hypothermia: Learn the rules for managing hypothermia.
• First aid for poisonings: Learn how to respond to poisonings with various substances.
• Current guidelines: The manual takes into account the latest guidelines of the European Resuscitation Council and the European Society for Emergency Medicine.

The manual was developed by experienced doctors and paramedics who deal with life-threatening situations on a daily basis. Their knowledge and experience have been conveyed in an accessible and understandable way, so that every reader can easily absorb the presented information. The publication contains numerous definitions, tables, illustrations, and algorithms of conduct that facilitate understanding and memorizing key procedures. In addition, the manual contains extensive literature, enabling to deepen the knowledge on particular issues.

This manual is addressed to students of all universities where the subject of first aid is taught (emergency medical aid, qualified first aid, pre-medical first aid). It can also be used by paramedics, firefighters, police officers, as well as by private individuals who want to acquire life-saving skills. The knowledge contained in the manual complies with current standards and guidelines, which guarantees its high quality and relevance. Thanks to this manual, every reader can become a conscious and responsible member of society, ready to provide assistance in crisis situations.

The publication discusses life-saving activities in emergencies. The latest guidelines for providing first aid in life-threatening conditions in children and adults are presented. The manual covers, among other things, basic resuscitation procedures, management of an unconscious patient, first aid for injuries, burns, hypothermia, and poisonings. The acquisition of the described issues is facilitated by the included algorithms of conduct. Our manual is an investment in your own and others' safety!