American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care - Softcover

A comprehensive, illustrated guide to first aid explains what to do in a medical emergency, offering the latest information and instruction in CPR, the treatment of sports injuries, what to do and expect in an emergency room, when to call for help, and more. Original. 30,000 first printing.

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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