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CPR and AED Express PDF, Sixth Edition

Author(s): American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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  • ISBN-13: 9781449639686
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This Express PDF Edition provides you with instant access to CPR and AED, Sixth Edition.

Based on the 2010 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), CPR and AED, Sixth Edition is ideal for use within within layperson CPR and AED training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. 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.


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About the Emergency Care & Safety Institute

The Emergency Care & 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. ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Automated External Defibrillation
  • Babysitter Safety
  • Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens
  • CPR (Layperson and Health Care levels)
  • Driver Safety
  • Emergency Medical Responder (formerly known as First Responder)
  • First Aid (Standard, Advanced, Pediatric, Wilderness, and other levels)
  • Oxygen Administration

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Chapter  1  Background Information
Chapter  2  Action at Emergency
Chapter  3  Finding Out What's Wrong
Chapter  4  CPR
Chapter  5  Automated External Defibrillation
Chapter  6  Cardiovascular Emergencies
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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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