Preceded by First aid, CPR, and AED. Advanced / Alton L. Thygerson, Steven M. Thygerson. Seventh edition. [2017].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Why Is First Aid Important?
Who Needs First Aid?
What Is First Aid?
Legal Aspects of First Aid
Injury Prevention
Prep Kit
CHAPTER 2 Action at an Emergency
Emergencies
Bystander Actions
What Should Be Done?
Seeking Professional Medical Care
How to Call EMS
Rescuer Reactions
Scene Size-up
Disease Precautions
Death and Dying
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CHAPTER 3 The Human Body
The Human Body
Directional Terms
The Body Systems
The Respiratory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Nervous System
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Skin
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CHAPTER 4 Finding Out What Is Wrong
Assessment Overview
Scene Size-up
Primary Assessment
History Taking (SAMPLE)
Secondary Assessment (Physical Exam)
Reassessment
Special Considerations
Optional Assessments
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CHAPTER 5 CPR
What Is a Cardiac Arrest?
Caring for Cardiac Arrest
Adult and Child CPR
Infant CPR
Recovery Position
Airway Obstruction
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CHAPTER 6 Automated External Defibrillation
Public Access Defibrillation
How the Heart Works
Care for Cardiac Arrest
Automated External Defibrillation
Using an AED
Special Considerations
AED Maintenance
CPR and AED Review
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CHAPTER 7 Shock
Shock
Causes of Shock
The Progression of Shock
General Care for Shock
Care for Anaphylaxis
Care for Fainting (Psychogenic Shock)
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CHAPTER 8 Bleeding
Bleeding
External Bleeding
Internal Bleeding
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CHAPTER 9 Wounds
Open Wounds
Amputations and Avulsions
Blisters
Impaled (Embedded) Objects
Closed Wounds
Wounds Requiring Professional Medical Care
Gunshot Wounds
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CHAPTER 10 Bandaging Wounds
Dressings
Bandages
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CHAPTER 11 Burns
Burns
Thermal Burns
Chemical Burns
Electrical Burns
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CHAPTER 12 Head and Spinal Injuries
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Ear Injuries
Nose Injuries
Tooth Injuries
Spinal Injuries
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CHAPTER 13 Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries
Chest Injuries
Abdominal Injuries
Pelvic Injuries
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CHAPTER 14 Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
Bone Injuries
Joint Injuries
Muscle Injuries
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CHAPTER 15 Extremity Injuries
Extremity Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Elbow Injuries
Hand Injuries
Finger Injuries
Hip Joint Injuries
Thigh Injuries
Knee Injuries
Lower Leg Injuries
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CHAPTER 16 Splinting Extremities
Splinting Extremities
Types of Splints
Splinting Guidelines
Slings
Splinting Specific Areas
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CHAPTER 17 Sudden Illness
Unexplained Change in Responsiveness
Heart Attack
Angina
Stroke (Cerebral Vascular Accident)
Asthma
Hyperventilation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Fainting (Syncope)
Seizure
Diabetic Emergencies
Abdominal Complaints
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CHAPTER 18 Poisoning
Poison
Alcohol Emergencies
Drug Emergencies
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Plant-Induced Dermatitis
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CHAPTER 19 Bites and Stings
Animal Bites
Snake Bites
Insect Stings
Spider and Insect Bites
Marine Animal Injuries
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CHAPTER 20 Cold-Related Emergencies
Cold-Related Emergencies
How Cold Affects the Body
Nonfreezing Cold Injuries
Freezing Cold Injuries
Hypothermia
Dehydration
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CHAPTER 21 Heat-Related Emergencies
Heat-Related Emergencies
How the Body Stays Cool
Heat Illnesses
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CHAPTER 22 Childbirth and Gynecologic Emergencies
Childbirth and Gynecologic Emergencies
Predelivery Emergencies
Vaginal Bleeding
Emergency Childbirth
Gynecologic Emergencies
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CHAPTER 23 Psychological Emergencies and Abuse
Psychological Emergencies
Abuse
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CHAPTER 24 Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
Cardiac Arrest
Dislocations
Spinal Injury
Splinting Femur Fractures
Avalanche Burial
Altitude Illness
Lightning
Wild Animal Attacks
Wilderness Evacuation
Signaling for Help
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CHAPTER 25 Rescuing and Moving Injured People
Rescue
Triage: Prioritizing Multiple Injured People
Moving People
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CHAPTER 26 Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness
Natural Disasters
Technological Hazards
National Security Emergencies
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APPENDIX A First Aid Supplies
APPENDIX B Medication Information
APPENDIX C Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Review
APPENDIX D FEMA Disaster Supplies Checklists
APPENDIX E Answer Key
GLOSSARY