How to use EFAM 2011?

EFAM 2011 is a tool that will help you to create first aid manuals, courses, posters and other materials. Make it easy on yourself and use the digital texts, a pdf-file, photos and illustrations and an InDesign-file.

Digital text and pdf file

Each topic is dealt with as follows:

• Introduction: background information in clear language about:
  • potential causes of an injury
  • types of injuries
  • potential consequences of injuries
  • Click here for an example
     

• What do you observe?
  • A clear summary or description of symptoms
  • Use of a pictogram (eye) to increase recognition
  • Click here for an example
     

• What should you do?
  • Brief, clear instructions for the first aid provider
  • Use of a pictogram (hand) to increase recognition
  • Click here for an example
     

• Techniques:
  • Explained in a separate box
  • Brief, clear instructions for the first aid provider
  • Numbered, in order to emphasise the correct order of actions
  • Click here for an example
     

Photos and illustrations

• In high resolution (300 dpi), ideal for printing
• To clarify and highlight symptoms and techniques
• Sketches of situations
• Click here for an example
   

InDesign file

A ready-made layout concept for developing your own first aid manual.
 

Download a topic: 'spinal injury'