Be prepared for first aid care and survival in any setting-at home, on the road, outdoors, while boating, hiking, or camping. From performing CPR on an adult, child, or infant to dealing with bleeding and shock, cuts and broken bones, heart attacks, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, wilderness survival, and natural disasters such as tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. This portable, waterproof guide helps you quickly find the information you need to develop a plan of action for assessing and treating all kinds of first aid and survival emergencies. A special feature includes pet safety describing how to assemble a pet first aid kit, performing CPR on a dog and cat, and keeping pets safe during natural disasters. Keep a copy in your home, car, boat, camper, or backpack and be "ready" when emergencies occur.
Shirley A. Jones, MSEd, MHA, EMT-P, RN is an accomplished writer and healthcare educator. She has worked in emergency medical services for over 30 years, has served on the faculty of national conferences, and won top honors from the American Medical Writers Association. She has authored and co-authored numerous medical books. Her newest title, "First Aid, Survival, and CPR" prepares you for emergency care and survival: from performing CPR on a child (or even on a dog or a cat) to dealing with bleeding and shock, scuba diving mishaps, outdoor survival, and natural disasters.
Ms. Jones also shares her expertise as a contributing medical expert on Sharecare.com, the online medical information platform created by WebMD founder, Jeff Arnold, and TV personality, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
