Paul S. Auerbach. -- 5a. ed. -- Philadelphia, PA : Mosby Elsevier, 2009.

xi, 553 p.; 23 cm.

ISBN 978-0-323-06813-0.

Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.

Contenido: Preface -- Introduction -- General information -- How to use this book -- Before you go -- General first-aid principles -- Medical decision-making -- Major medical problems -- An approach to the unconscious victim -- Chest unjury -- Serious lung disorders -- Chest pain -- Bleeding -- Shock -- Head injury -- Allergic reaction -- Seizure -- Fractures and dislocations -- Amputation -- Burns -- Inhalation injuries -- Poisoning -- Abdominal pain -- Emergency childbirth -- Diabetes -- Stroke -- Infectious diseases -- Minor medical problems -- General symptoms -- Head (Also eye, ear, nose, throat, and mouth) -- Upper respiratory disorders -- Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract -- Skin disorders -- Minor bruises and wounds -- Musculoskeletal injuries -- Disorders of the kidneys, bladder, and prostate -- Male genital problems -- Psychiatric emergencies -- Disorders related to specific environments -- Injuries and illnesses due to cold -- Injuries and illnesses due to heat -- Wildland fires -- Altitude-related problems -- Snakebite -- Hazardous aquatic life -- Insect and arthropod bites -- Lightning strikes -- Underwater diving accidents and drowning -- Animal attacks -- Wild plant and mushroom poisoning -- Miscellaneous information -- Oxygen administration -- Water disinfection -- Motion sickness -- First-aid kits -- Immunizations -- Transport of the injured victim -- Ground-to-air distress signals -- Lost people -- Procedures -- Appendices -- Appendix one: Commonly used drugs (medications) and doses -- Appendix two: Conversion tables -- Appendix three: Guidelines for prevention of diseases transmitted via human blood and other body fluids.