The Home Medical Library, Volume 1 (of 6) by Kenelm Winslow
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| Editor | Winslow, Kenelm, 1863- |
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| Title | The Home Medical Library, Volume 1 (of 6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents |
First aid in emergencies, by K. Winslow assisted by A.W. Ferris Germ diseases, by K. Winslow |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Home Medical Library, Volume 1" by Kenelm Winslow is a comprehensive guide on emergency medical treatment, written in the early 20th century. This instructional volume serves as a practical resource for families and individuals, focusing on first aid and the management of common medical emergencies. It aims to empower readers with essential knowledge about many health topics, ranging from basic first aid techniques to more complex medical advice on diseases and hygiene. The opening of this work emphasizes the importance of providing timely medical assistance in emergencies, addressing scenarios where professional medical help may not be readily available. It introduces key first aid principles, starting with methods for reviving an apparently drowned person, detailing actions such as positioning, applying pressure, and using artificial respiration. The text underscores the premise that knowledge of immediate and practical treatments can significantly impact outcomes in critical situations, making it clear that this volume is designed to be an essential reference for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of medical emergencies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Medicine |
| Subject | Medicine, Popular |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27943 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 284 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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