It's better to know first aid and not need it than to need it and not know it.  Everyone should be able to perform first aid, since most people will eventually find themselves in a situation requiring it, either for another person or for themselves.

First Aid, Fifth Edition is a dynamic course for those who want first aid training without the CPR and AED component. Completely revised and updated, the Fifth Edition complies with the 2005 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.

First Aid, CPR, and AED, Fifth Edition 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:

• Coverage of the 2005 CPR and ECC Guidelines
• Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format.
• Skills Drills: Offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills.
• Flowcharts: Reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures.
• Decision Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.

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Specifically designed for health care professionals, including allied health workers, nurses, and physicians, this robust training program teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and treat life-threatening respiratory and cardiac emergencies. These skills include:

• Performing two-rescuer CPR and techniques for special rescue situations.
• Using resuscitation masks and bag mask devices for ventilating victims.
• Proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Proper technique for endotracheal intubation and use of exhaled carbon dioxide detectors.

The text includes:

• Coverage of the latest CPR and ECC guidelines.
• A logical presentation of information that allows for increased proficiency and understanding of key skills and topics.
• Skill sheets providing step-by-step visual reviews of procedures discussed.
• Outstanding photography and illustrations.

Providing supplemental oxygen to those that need it is an essential element of emergency care. Oxygen Administration is designed to provide an understanding of how to safely handle and administer oxygen in various settings. Key topics discussed in the Oxygen Administration course include:

• The components that make up a supplemental oxygen system.
• The various types of supplemental oxygen devices.
• Important safety, storage, service, and maintenance steps regarding the use of supplemental oxygen systems.
• The importance of supplemental oxygen in the care of victims of sudden illness or injury.
• Using supplemental oxygen equipment when providing care for a breathing or nonbreathing victim.

The text features:

• Current information presented in a clear and straightforward format.
• Skill Drills that offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills.
• Flowcharts to reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures.
• Decision Tables that provide a concise summary of what signs care providers should look for and what treatment steps they should take.

When athletes become ill or injured during practice or competition, coaches and athletic trainers need to know how to respond. Whether on the court, on the field, at the pool, or in the gym, coaches and trainers must be prepared to handle the common injuries and illnesses they will likely encounter while coaching their sport. Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention teaches coaches and trainers how to administer basic first aid to sick and injured athletes as well as well ways to prevent illnesses and injuries from occurring.

The text includes:

• Lists of injuries and illnesses most common to each sport.
• Key information on sports injury prevention.
• A sample Emergency Action Plan.
• Skill drills providing step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important first aid skills.
• Caution boxes emphasizing crucial actions that coaches and trainers should or should not take while administering first aid.
• Flowcharts that reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures.

Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, Third Edition provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour away or more. Designed for those who work or travel in remote locations, this comprehensive guide will teach you what to look for and what to do in the event of an emergency, and direct you to the most appropriate type of care. Completely revised, the Third Edition contains updated information on first aid training and complies with current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.