FIRST AID: Essential Skills for Everyday Emergencies

It is designed with the goal of imparting essential FIRST AID knowledge to students, particularly those pursuing diploma courses in engineering. The value of basic firstaid skills cannot be overstated. In life’s most critical moments, knowing how to respond effectively can save lives and prevent complications. This book aims to empower readers with practical, accessible, and actionable information that equips them to take swift action in emergencies.

This book covers a wide spectrum of topics, starting with the basics of first aid, emphasizing its importance, and introducing the roles and responsibilities of a first aider. It progresses into critical areas like handling burns, fractures, wounds, and poi soning, as well as providing essential knowledge on respond ing to emergencies involving foreign objects in the body, CPR techniques, and other lifesaving measures. The content in this book is carefully structured to ensure it is readerfriendly and easily applicable in real life scenarios.