Safety & First Aid, Parenting & Relationships, Reference 

When a medical emergency strikes, what you do can mean the difference between life and death. The AMA Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care gives you all the information you need -- quickly, easily, clearly -- so that you can make the difference.Key features include:-- Injuries, illnesses, and medical emergencies: an alphabetical listing to help you find the information you need quickly.-- CPR: the most up-to-date information for infants, children, and adults.-- First-aid techniques you can practice so you're prepared when emergency strikes.-- What happens in the emergency room; knowing when to call your doctor or the hospital and what information to have ready.-- Lifesaving techniques: clear, easy-to-follow instructions such as how to transport a victim with head or neck injuries.-- Sports injuries: treatment and recovery, especially for the amateur, school, and weekend athlete.-- Comprehensive index: a complete listing by subject and symptom for fast reference.-- Completely revised and updated. - from Amzon