Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED

by National Safety Council

• ISBN13: 9780073016771
• ISBN10: 0073016772
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-23
• Publisher: Career Education

Summary

The "Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED" manual is 153 pages and full-color. It covers the material included in a 6 to 7.5-hour course. This book is for anyone who takes care of children, including parents, daycare and other childcare workers, teachers and others. The focus is on preventing childhood injury where possible, how to recognize and act in a pediatric emergency and sustain life until professional help can arrive. Along with basic first aid components such as bleeding control and shock, the book covers child abuse and common childhood illnesses.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Why Learn Injury Prevention and First Aid?

Part 1 First Aid

1 Take Action in an Emergency

2 Basic Life Support

3 Bleeding and Wound Care

4 Shock

5 Burns

6 Serious Injuries

7 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries

8 Sudden Illness

9 Poisoning

10 Heat and Cold Emergencies

11 Common Minor Childhood Problems and Injuries

12 Child Abuse and Neglect

Part 2 Childhood Illnesses

13 Common Childhood Illnesses

Part 3 Preventing Illness and Injury