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Product Identifiers
PublisherDavis Company, F. A.
ISBN-100803621825
ISBN-139780803621824
eBay Product ID (ePID)84301884
Product Key Features
Number of Pages244 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameFirst Aid, Survival, and Cpr : Home and Field Pocket Guide
SubjectNursing / Medical & Surgical, Nursing / Home & Community Care, First Aid, Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services, Nursing / General
Publication Year2011
TypeTextbook
AuthorShirley A. Jones
Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight6.7 Oz
Item Length6 in
Item Width3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
ReviewsClear, succinct information, sensible design, and strongly organized information combine to make this field guide an invaluable aid to travelers and outdoor recreationists. The well-chosen physical design also includes waterproof pages that are easy to write on with markers, which will allow users to make notes and carry the guide into a variety of different environments. Jones arranges the text into easily digestible chunks, using colors, subheads, graphics, photos, and text boxes to organize and enliven it. A copy of Jones' safety guide should have a place of honor in every vehicle and camping kit." - Kirkus Reviews
eBook FormatUnspecified
IllustratedYes
Table Of ContentTAB 1. Basic Safety TAB 2. CPR TAB 3. Medical Emergencies TAB 4. Injuries and Wounds TAB 5. Environmental Emergencies TAB 6. Poisons, Bites, and Stings TAB 7. Natural Disasters TAB 8. Outdoor Survival
Edition DescriptionGuide (Instructor's),New Edition
Synopsis, Awarded a 2012 AJN Book of the Year Award! , , Finalist - 2012 Indie Book Awards , Be prepared for first aid care and survival in any setting--at home, on the road, outdoors, while boating, hiking, or camping. 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. A special feature includes pet safety describing how to assemble a pet first aid kit, performing CPR on a dog and cat, and keeping pets safe during natural disasters. Keep a copy in your home, car, boat, camper, or backpack and be "ready" when emergencies occur. Here's what Kirkus Reviews had to say about First Aid, Survival, and CPR : "Clear, succinct information, sensible design, and strongly organized information combine to make this field guide an invaluable aid to travelers and outdoor recreationists." "The well-chosen physical design also includes waterproof pages that are easy to write on with markers, which will allow users to make notes and carry the guide into a variety of different environments. Jones arranges the text into easily digestible chunks, using colors, subheads, graphics, photos, and text boxes to organize and enliven it." "A copy of Jones' safety guide should have a place of honor in every vehicle and camping kit.", From performing CPR to dealing with bleeding and shock, cuts and broken bones, heart attacks, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, and natural disasters, this portable, waterproof guide helps you find the information you need to develop a plan of action for assessing and treating all kinds of emergencies, Guidance on how to distinguish major from minor injuries, and 'what to do' and 'what not to do'. Most current guidelines for...adult, child, and infant CPR and choking emergencies. How to set up and use an AED to save a life Information on how to build first aid survival kits. Pet safety and first aid, including dog and cat CPR. Identification, evaluation, management, and prevention methods for...medical emergencies - environmental injuries - water emergencies - animal bites and stings - marine-life attacks - trauma - poisonings and - scorpion, snake, spider, and tick stings and bites. Safety and survival during a natural disaster, including a...flood - hurricane - tornado - house fire - wildfire - earthquake - tsunami - volcanic eruption - landslide and mudslide - winter storm and extreme cold. Outdoor survival techniques, including...starting fires - water supplies - water purification - food supplies - shelter - navigation systems - search and rescue - signaling for help. Emergency contact numbers and web sites, including travelers' health topics (safety, vaccinations, children, and pets) - poison control - scuba divers alert network - weather service - world health organization. Waterproof and reusable, wipe-free pages for taking notes or highlighting information with a ballpoint pen and then erasing clean with an alcohol pad.
