Includes index.

General information. How to use this book ; Before you go ; General first-aid principles -- Major medical problems. An approach to the unconscious victim ; Chest injury ; Serious lung disorders ; Chest pain ; Bleeding ; Shock ; Head injury ; Allergic reaction ; Seizure ; Fractures and dislocations ; Amputation ; Burns ; Inhalation injuries ; Abdominal pain ; Emergency childbirth ; Diabetes ; Stroke ; Infectious diseases ; Dealing with death -- 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 ; High altitude-related problems ; Snakebite ; Insect and arthropod bites ; Lightning strike, tornado (cyclone), hurricane (typhoon), flood, earthquake, tidal wave (tsunami), landslide (mudslide), volcano, and snow ; Avalanche ; Hazardous aquatic life and aquatic infections ; Underwater diving accidents ; Drowning ; Animal attacks ; Wild plant and mushroom poisoning -- Miscellaneous information. Oxygen administration ; Water disinfection ; Motion sickness ; Jet lag ; First-aid kits ; Immunizations ; Transport of the injured victim ; Ground-to-air distress signals ; Lost people ; Procedures.