First Aid and CPR Essentials

Synopsis

First Aid and CPR Essentials, Fifth Edition is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers instructor, student, and technology resources to better support instructors and prepare students. The text includes: Coverage of the 2005 CPR and ECC Guidelines; Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format; Skill Drills offering step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills; Flowcharts reinforcing the decision-making process and appropriate procedures; and Decision Tables providing a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.