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100 1 _aWinslow, Kenelm,
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245 1 4 _aThe Home Medical Library, Volume 1 (of 6)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-31
505 0 _aFirst aid in emergencies, by K. Winslow assisted by A.W. Ferris Germ diseases, by K. Winslow
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMedicine
653 _aMedicine, Popular
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27943
999 _c68852
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