Emergency First Aid

Emergency First Aid has been written to support all one-day first aid courses. Each chapter is packed with the most up-to-date guidance on a wide range of first aid emergencies and has been written to appeal to all students undertaking first aid training.

The text includes:

Coverage of the 2005 Resuscitation Guidelines.

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. Flowcharts: Reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures.

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