First Aid for Colleges and Universities

by Karren, Keith J.; Hafen, Brent Q.; Limmer, Daniel; Mistovich, Joseph J.

• ISBN13: 9780805346251
• ISBN10: 0805346252
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings

Summary

First Aid for Colleges and Universities,Ninth Edition, is intended for students in a full-semester course leading to First Aid/CPR certification. It is designed specifically for college-level courses in First Aid and meets American Red Cross guidelines, while providing more depth and detail than the other available texts in the market. In addition to comprehensive coverage of many first aid situations, this book provides self-tests, critical thinking exercises, and skill assessment checklists. TheNinth Editionhas been revised to include the 2005 American Red Cross CPR standards for adult and pediatric patients, as well as coverage of the variations between American Red Cross and American Heart Association guidelines. Introduction to First Aid Care, Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems, Victim Assessment, Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation, Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Bleeding and Shock, Soft-Tissue Injuries, Injuries to the Face, Eye, and Throat, Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia, Bandaging, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Common Sport and Recreational Injuries, Head and Spine Injuries, Poisoning Emergencies, Drug and Alcohol Emergencies, Cardiovascular and Stroke Emergencies, Respiratory Emergencies, Diabetic Emergencies, Acute Abdominal Distress and Related Emergencies, Epilepsy, Dizziness, and Fainting, Childbirth and Related Emergencies, Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies, Bites and Stings, Burn Emergencies, Heat and Cold Emergencies, Water Emergencies, Wilderness Emergencies, Psychological Emergencies and Disasters, Lifting and Moving Victims, Vehicle Stabilization and Victim Extrication.For all readers interested in First Aid.

Table of Contents

Introduction to First Aid Care

Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems

Victim Assessment

Basic Life Support: Artificial Ventilation

Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Bleeding and Shock

Soft-Tissue Injuries

Injuries to the Face, Eye, and Throat

Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia

Dressing and Bandaging

Musculoskeletal Injuries

Common Sport and Recreational Injuries

Head and Spine Injuries

Poisoning Emergencies

Drug and Alcohol Emergencies

Cardiovascular and Stroke Emergencies

Respiratory Emergencies

Diabetic Emergencies

Acute Abdominal Distress and Related Emergencies

Seizures, Dizziness, and Fainting

Childbirth and Related Emergencies

Pediatric and Geriatric Emergencies

Bites and Stings

Burn Emergencies

Heat and Cold Emergencies

Water Emergencies

Wilderness Emergencies

Psychological Emergencies and Disasters

Lifting and Moving Victims

Vehicle Stabilization and Victim Extrication

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