Evaluation of the Injured : How Not to Make the Situation Worse

THE EVALUATION OF THE INJURED is a comprehensive manual that has been written in both easy to understand language as well as a clear, concise style. It has been prepared for the individual who may be involved with assisting others in need of urgent medical care, regardless of the cause of an injury or acute illness. It is a resource that has been designed to be used & retained without formal medical training. In making THE EVALUATION OF THE INJURED available to us, the author has successfully filled the void that has existed between prevention of injury or illness & the initiation of appropriate medical care after occurence. His approach is well organized, original & offers numerous suggestions, cautions & ample graphics. Appendices are unique in their thorough yet easy to recall "Groups of Five" presentation. This book covers the period from onset of an acute illness or injury to the completion of victim assessment. The contents should be a must for parents, paramedical personnel, firemen & women, lifeguards, police & military, school or company nurses, athletic trainers, coaches, teachers & healthcare volunteers or medical professionals present at activities where potential acute injuries or illness could occur.Varley, Arthur J., Jr. is the author of 'Evaluation of the Injured : How Not to Make the Situation Worse', published 1991 under ISBN 9780962973901 and ISBN 0962973904.