American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care [Paperback]

American Medical Association (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 5, 2009 | Series: American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care

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.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This much-needed revision of the AMA's Handbook (LJ 10/1/80) ranks as one of the best in a plethora of first-aid guides. The previous edition's introductory essays on general procedures have been retained, but this edition has added sections on such things as the Heimlich maneuver. The main section, alphabetically arranged entries on injuries and diseases, is in the same format as the previous edition; each entry includes background information, a "what to do" list, symptoms, continued care, and immediate treatment. A new section on sports injuries has been added as Part 3. Although designed for home use (with fill-in charts for emergency phone numbers and family member medical history), this book has a place on the shelf of any medical reference collection.
- Robert Aken, Univ. of Kentucky Libs., Lexington
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Inside Flap

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Random House Reference; Original edition (May 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400007127
• ISBN-13: 978-1400007127
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Safety & First Aid

Customer Reviews

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44 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMA Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care, June 12, 2000

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Catherine Bodenstedt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care (Paperback)

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first aid book, August 9, 2010

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This review is from: American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care (Paperback)

Very informative and up to date information. I learned a lot more in this book than in taking a first aid class. Illustrations are used when needed to explain how to perform a technique. It is a good tool to have if you want to be prepared for an emergency situation or even if you want to know how to dress a minor wound.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars when there is a doctor, March 23, 2011

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This review is from: American Medical Association Handbook of First Aid and Emergency Care (Paperback)

This book is great for when little Jimmy scrapes his knee. This book is great when you have a medical professional 5 minutes away. If you are looking for survival/emergency guide this is not it.