First aid, CPR, and AED. Advanced / authors, Alton L. Thygerson, EdD, FAWM, Steven M. Thygerson, PhD, MSPH, CIH, Justin S. Thygerson, PhD, CSP, medical editors, Alfonso Mejia, MD, MPH, FAAOS, Bob Elling, MPA, EMT-P.
Action at an emergency -- The human body -- Finding out what is wrong -- CPR -- Automated external defibrillation -- Shock -- Bleeding -- Wounds -- Bandaging wounds -- Burns -- Head and spinal injuries -- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries -- Bone, joint, and muscle injuries -- Extremity injuries -- Splinting extremities -- Sudden illness -- Poisoning -- Bites and stings -- Gold-related emergencies -- Heat-related emergencies -- Childbirth and gynecologic emergencies -- Psychological emergencies and abuse -- Wilderness first aid -- Rescuing and moving injured people -- Disaster preparedness -- Appendix A. First aid supplies -- Appendix B. Medication information -- Appendix C. Health care provider basic life support review -- Appendix D. FEMA Disaster supplies checklists -- Appendix E. Answer key.
Summary:
This manual features current content on topics from CPR skills to opioid emergencies to COVID considerations and precautions. To simplify training, the text focuses on the most vital lifesaving skills, so participants have clarity on how to respond to common emergencies like cardiac arrest, choking, life-threatening bleeding, anaphylactic shock, and strokes. Updated, Evidence-Based Content.
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