Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED: Advanced

by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP); Thygerson, Alton L.; Thygerson, Steven M.

• ISBN13: 9781449635053
• ISBN10: 1449635059
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-04-12
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

This manual is developed for use within advanced first aid, CPR, and AED training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute.Based on the 2010 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition is ideal for use within college-level courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students. This manual includes:Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency. Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format. Skill Drills: Offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills. Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.About the Emergency Care & Safety InstituteThe Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) is an internationally renowned organization that provides training and certifications that meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health. ECSI's courses are delivered throughout a range of industries and markets worldwide, including colleges and universities, business and industry, government, public safety agencies, hospitals, private training companies, and secondary school systems.ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of:Advanced Cardiac Life Support Automated External Defibrillation Babysitter Safety Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens CPR (Layperson and Health Care levels) Driver Safety Emergency Medical Responder (formerly known as First Responder) First Aid (Standard, Advanced, Pediatric, Wilderness, and other levels) Oxygen Administration

Table of Contents

Chapter1 Background Information
Chapter2 Action at an Emergency
Chapter3 The Human Body
Chapter4 Finding Out What's Wrong
Chapter5 CPR
Chapter6 Automated External Defibrillators
Chapter7 Shock
Chapter8 Bleeding
Chapter9 Wounds
Chapter10 Bandaging Wounds
Chapter11 Burns
Chapter12 Head and Spinal Injuries
Chapter13 Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries
Chapter14 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
Chapter15 Extremity Injuries
Chapter16 Splinting Extremities
Chapter17 Sudden Illnesses
Chapter18 Poisoning
Chapter19 Bites and Stings
Chapter20 Cold-Related Emergencies
Chapter21 Heat-Related Emergencies
Chapter22 Childbirth and Gynecologic Emergencies
Chapter23 Behavioral Emergencies
Chapter24 Wilderness First Aid
Chapter25 Rescuing and Moving Victims
Chapter26 Disaster Preparedness
AppendixA First Aid Supplies
AppendixB Medication Administration
AppendixC Health Care Provider Basic Life Support
AppendixD FEMA Disaster Supplies Checklist