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This textbook introduces basic human anatomy, especially as it relates to injuries, and outlines the causes, symptoms, and first aid response to 110 sports injuries and illnesses. Color illustrations depict simple anatomy throughout the book. The fourth edition reflects 2005 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Sport First Aid is an essential book for today's high school, club sport, and national sport organization coaches. Detailing first-response evaluation and treatment techniques for more than 110 injuries and illnesses, this updated third edition features the latest guidelines on checking the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), administering first aid for choking, and using an automated external defibrillator. Also included is the latest information and research on heat-related illnesses and proper hydration.
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