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First Aid and CPR Essentials, Fifth Edition

Author(s): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763742263
  • ISBN-10:0763742260
  • Paperback    205 pages      © 2007
Price: International Sales $34.95 US List
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Overview

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.
  • Decision Tables: Providing a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.

 

About the AAOS Emergency Care and Safety Institute

The AAOS name and training programs are recognized and revered worldwide. In 1971, the AAOS pioneered EMS education by publishing the first EMS training program. Today, the AAOS Emergency Care and Safety Institute continues that dedication to future emergency responders and the instructors who are paving their way. Founded in 1933, the not-for-profit AAOS provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals worldwide. Who better to teach about injuries than injury specialists?

For more information about other AAOS Emergency Care and Safety Institute training programs or to become an AAOS Emergency Care and Safety Institute instructor, visit www.ECSInstitute.org.

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At the close of each chapter, a series of Learning Activities test retention of the material presented.

Skill scans are included throughout to demonstrate the most important skills presented in each chapter.

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ShowTable of Contents

Chapter 1 Background Information

Why is First Aid Important?

What is First Aid?

First Aid Supplies

First Aid and the Law

 

Chapter 2 Action at an Emergency

Recognize the Emergency

Decide to Help

Call 9-1-1

Provide Care

Disease Transmission

Rescuer Reactions

 

Chapter 3 Finding Out What’s Wrong

Checking the Victim

Initial Check

Physical Exam and SAMPLE History

What to Do Until EMS Arrives

 

Chapter 4 CPR

Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

Chain of Survival

Performing CPR

Airway Obstruction (Choking)

 

Chapter 5 Automated External Defibrillators

Public Access Defibrillation

Chain of Survival

How the Heart Works

Care for Cardiac Arrest

About AEDs

Using an AED

Special Considerations

AED Maintenance

 

Chapter 6 Bleeding and Wounds

External Bleeding

Internal Bleeding

Wound Care

Wound Infection

Special Wounds

Wounds That Require Medical Care

Dressing and Bandages

 

Chapter 7 Shock

Shock

Anaphylaxis

 

Chapter 8 Burns

Types of Burns

Thermal Burns

Chemical Burns

Electrical Burns

 

Chapter 9 Head and Spinal Injuries

Head Injuries

Scalp Wounds

Skull Fracture

Brain Injuries

Eye Injuries

Loose Foreign Objects in Eye

Penetrating Eye Injuries

Blows to the Eye

Eye Avulsion

Cuts of the Eye or Lid

Chemical in the Eye

Eye Burns from Light

Nose Injuries

Nosebleeds

Broken Nose

Mouth Injuries

Knocked-Out Tooth

Broken Tooth Toothache

Spinal Injuries

 

Chapter 10 Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries

Chest Injuries

Abdominal Injuries

Pelvic Injuries

 

Chapter 11 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries

Bone Injuries

Splinting

Joint Injuries

RICE Procedure

Muscle Injuries

Other Injuries

 

Chapter 12 Sudden Illnesses

Heart Attack

Angina

Stroke (Brain Attack)

Asthma

Hyperventilation

Fainting

Seizures

Diabetic Emergencies

Emergencies During Pregnancy

 

Chapter 13 Poisoning

Poisons

Ingested (Swallowed) Poisons

Alcohol and Other Drug Emergencies

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Plant Poisoning

 

Chapter 14 Bites and Stings

Animal and Human Bites

Snakebites

Insect Stings

Spider Bites

Scorpion Stings

Tick Bites


Chapter 15 Cold-Related Emergencies

Environments

Recognizing Frostnip

Recognizing Frostbite

Recognizing Hypothermia

 

Chapter 16 Heat-Related Emergencies

Heat-Related Disorders

Heat Cramps

Heat Exhaustion

Heatstroke

 

Chapter 17 Victim Rescue

Water Rescue

Ice Rescue

Electrical Emergency Rescue

Hazardous Materials Incidents

Motor Vehicle Crashes

Fires

Confined Spaces

Triage: What to Do with Multiple Victims

Moving Victims

 

Chapter 18 Disaster Preparedness

Disasters

Natural Disasters

Technological Hazards

National Security Emergencies

Summary

 


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ShowAbout the Author(s)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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  • "I have reviewed the new AAOS First Aid, CPR, and AED program, and I find the text and supplements to be excellent materials. The design looks very nice and the information easy to understand and quite thorough."

    Clinton Chrisman
    California Mobile CPR

     

    "I must say I have been very impressed so far with your courses, both online and offline. The quality of your content, the training flexibility, and cost of materials is really the best in the industry currently."

     

    Shannon K Miller

    Training Director

    My CPR Pros

     

    “First Aid and CPR, Essentials provides comprehensive coverage of topics for the basic first aid courses I teach and the certification cards are included at no extra charge!”

     

    Susan Stockton

    University of Central Missouri

    Warrensburg, MO

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First Aid, CPR, and AED

Covers the basics from breathing and cardiac emergencies, to caring for bleeding, sudden illnesses, and injuries. This program also covers heart disease prevention and provides an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

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