Awarded AJN Book of the Year Award 2012! From performing CPR on an adult, child, or infant to dealing with bleeding and shock, cuts and broken bones, heart attacks, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, wilderness survival, and natural disasters such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes…this portable, waterproof guide helps you quickly find the information you need to develop a plan of action for assessing and treating all kinds of first aid and survival emergencies.

First Aid and CPR

Based on the latest CPR and first aid guidelines, the First Aid and CPR Guide, Sixth Edition is an excellent resource for action at common emergencies. This quick reference gives you the tools necessary to prevent and minimize injury, provide comfort, and maximize care until expert care arrives. This guide is perfect for anybody who wants quick, portable access to vital first aid and basic life support information in place of, or in addition to, taking a formal first aid or CPR course.

First aid & survival for those who want to stay alive!

First Aid, CPR, and AED Essentials, Sixth Edition includes: •Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency. •Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format. •Skill Drills: Offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills. •Flowcharts: Reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures. •Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

First Aid, CPR, and AED Standard, Fifth Edition has been meticulously revised to incorporate current consensus guidelines on CPR and ECC. The student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers instructor, student, and technology resources to better support instructors and prepare students. The text includes: Current information on injuries and illnesses presented in an easy-to-understand format, skill sheets providing step-by-step visual reviews of procedures discussed, flow charts reinforcing the decision-making process and appropriate procedures, and outstanding photography and illustrations.

First Aid, is a dynamic course for those who want first aid training without the CPR and AED component.