American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.0252
EAN: 9781400007127
ISBN: 1400007127
Label: Random House Reference
Manufacturer: Random House Reference
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 368
Publication Date: 2009-04-28
Publisher: Random House Reference
Release Date: 2009-04-28
Studio: Random House Reference

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The ultimate first aid handbook from the experts!
The AMA Handbook of First Aid and Medical Care is the go-to reference for emergencies that no home will want to be without. Full of practical, clear, and easy-to-understand advice, this resource ensures that every household is prepared for any type of medical situation. Includes line drawings and instructions to help people through emergency situations, as well as a medical information chart that everyone should have on hand.

Includes information on:
• First aid procedures
• CPR positions
• When to call a doctor
• Disaster preparedness
• What to do in the emergency room
• Sports injuries
The American Medical Association is the world's most respected and renowned authority in medicine. Founded in 1847, it is the largest and most prestigious professional association for doctors in the United States. The AMA is also the publisher of the acclaimed medical periodical JAMA, which features groundbreaking medical research studies.

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Summary: AMA Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care
Comment: Part I of this book includes planning for emergencies. Topics covered are safeguarding your home against accidents, what to tell medical personnel when an emergency situation occurrs and medical charts to fill out for family members.

Emergency procedures, i.e., CPR and the Heimlach Maneuver, are highlighted with red on the edge of the book for quick reference.

Other areas covered are recognizing medical problems, snake and insect bites and sports injuries.

This is a great book to keep with a First Aid Kit.

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