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Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care | 
 enlarge | Author: American Medical Association
Publisher: Random House
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 42828
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0375754865
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.0252
EAN: 9780375754869
ASIN: 0375754865
Publication Date: April 15, 2000
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Product Description
How to use this book
When a medical emergency strikes, what you do can mean the difference between life and death. The American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care, Revised Edition, gives you all the information you need--quickly, easily, clearly--so that you can make the difference.
Key features include the most up-to-date emergency care information:
the newest CPR positions and techniques to be used on infants, children, and adults
first-aid and lifesaving techniques you can practice so you're prepared when an emergency strikes
injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies: an alphabetical listing to help you find the information you need quickly
easy-to-follow instructions and clear line drawings that walk you through each step
what happens in the emergency room; knowing when to call your doctor or the hospital and what information to have ready
sports injuries: treatment and recovery, especially for the amateur, school, or weekend athlete
a chart to be filled in for each family member to list medical information, such as allergies and immunizations, to have on hand for emergency situations
a comprehensive index, with complete listings by subject and symptom for fast reference
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AMA Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care June 13, 2000
23 out of 28 found this review helpful
Part I of this book includes planning for emergencies. Topics covered are safeguarding your home against accidents, what to tell medical personnel when an emergency situation occurrs and medical charts to fill out for family members.Emergency procedures, i.e., CPR and the Heimlach Maneuver, are highlighted with red on the edge of the book for quick reference. Other areas covered are recognizing medical problems, snake and insect bites and sports injuries. This is a great book to keep with a First Aid Kit.
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