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Presented by The Emergency Care and Safety Institute, an organization that provides certification and training which meets the recommendations of OSHA and other regulatory bodies, this handbook presents clear and concise directions for the administration of emergency care by laypersons. Now in its 6th edition, the manual contains current information on best practices in response to injuries and includes the 2010 CPR and ECC guidelines. Incorporating color photographs and step-by-step instruction throughout, coverage includes, standard first aid; automated external defibrillation; bleeding and wounds; head and spinal injuries; bites and stings; heat and cold emergencies; poisoning; and bones, joints, and muscle injuries, among others. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This manual is developed for use within 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), the Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition student manual is ideal for use within training 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 and Safety InstituteThe Emergency Care and 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.Jones & Bartlett Learning is the exclusive publisher for the Emergency Care & Safety Institute.
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