First Aiders on the Go

This book is a professionally oriented first aid guide developed to support primary school teachers in responding to emergencies with confidence, clarity, and responsibility. Edited by scholars in education and enriched by contributions from emergency medicine specialists, this volume brings together scientific accuracy and pedagogical sensitivity within a practical, school-based framework.Focusing on situations commonly encountered in primary school settings, the book covers essential topics such as basic life support, choking, fainting, injuries, poisoning, burns, allergic reactions, and trauma. Each chapter is written in clear and accessible language, enabling teachers to both strengthen their own first aid competencies and convey fundamental safety awareness to young learners in an age-appropriate and reassuring way.More than an emergency response manual, this book serves as a teacher-centered reference book that promotes life skills, responsibility, and preparedness in early education. Designed as an electronic resource, it allows educators to access reliable guidance whenever and wherever needed. This book is particularly suitable for primary school teachers, teacher education programs, and professionals interested in school safety and child well-being, contributing to the development of safer and more resilient learning environments."Informed teachers, safer children."

Prof Atıf Bayramoğlu is a senior faculty member at Atatürk University (Türkiye), Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. He received his medical doctorate from Ege University (Türkiye) and completed his specialization at Atatürk University. He has authored over 100 national and international articles and book chapters, and is a certified instructor in Basic and Advanced Life Support, Trauma, and First Aid. Assoc. Prof Sultan Tuna Akgöl Gür is a faculty member at Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. She completed her medical degree and residency at Atatürk University and has been serving as an Associate Professor since 2021. Her research focuses on toxicological emergencies and musculoskeletal system emergencies. Asst. Prof Ayça Çalbay is a faculty member at Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine. She completed her specialization in 2017 with a thesis on 'Out-of-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Arrest.' Dr Çalbay teaches courses on mechanical ventilation and post-resuscitation care. She is actively involved in international research projects regarding disaster and emergency information management systems.Asst. Prof Duygu İleritürk is a faculty member at Atatürk University, Kâzım Karabekir Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Sciences. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (2021). Dr İleritürk specializes in interdisciplinary projects, including the development of first aid instructional designs for preschool students.