ACEP First Aid Manual 5th Edition: The Step-by-Step Guide for Everyone
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A possible life-saving reference to keep around the house or in the car, DK’s First Aid Manual looks at more than 100 different conditions, from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness, and shows exactly what to do with step-by-step photographic sequences.
Every condition is clearly explained, outlining causes, symptoms, and signs, and action plans. The updated design makes the instructions easier to follow, whether you need information on emergency first aid, first aid for babies and children, or tips on resuscitation. This ACEP First Aid Manual is an invaluable resource to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
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Publisher : DK
Publication date : September 1, 2014
Edition : 5th
Language : English
Print length : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 1465419500
ISBN-13 : 978-1465419507
Item Weight : 1.18 pounds
Dimensions : 5.81 x 0.72 x 8.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #36,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6 in Safety & First Aid (Books) #8 in Emergency Medical Services (Books) #21 in Survival & Emergency Preparedness
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10 reviews for ACEP First Aid Manual 5th Edition: The Step-by-Step Guide for Everyone
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THL –
Very good first aid manual
The paper back book is compact and loaded with helpful information in easy to understand wording. It has an abundance of clear photographic illustrations and it covers every first aid emergency you might encounter at home, on the road, camping, etc. I also like that it puts emphasis on special handling of infant and child first aid. I recommend this book as an essential addition to any family first aid supply kit.
B. F. Mooney –
Buy it! Excellent all-around reference, but take some time to look through it
This is a top manual. I’ve spent decades training citizens in first aid and cpr, and training instructors. So I do know. It’s what I give to my family members along with first aid supplies (except to the son who is a paramedic!). This is is a solid reference book. But it pays to become familiar with a few things before an emergency, such as how to do a basic victim exam. Really, the best thing is to pair this book with some basic training. A simple FA course, plus extra training in CPR and how to control massive bleeding. The courses are short, tothe point, and out there now. You won’t regret it when something really, really goes wrong. Quick: what are the five most likely major signs of a possible stroke? Okay, then give me four. Three? What, you don’t know?If you live in a more isolated rural area, or hike, hunt/fish, or camp, you need that training and a book (or better, more training) on handling things when help isn’t so close at hand. That’s just the truth. People who backpack should talk to a physician who takes such isolation seriously. Major painkillers, electrolytes, and antibiotics are smart to have. I speak from experience. The prepared survive.Look around here for other references. Keep it simple (KISS). There are other books for specific needs. But this manual is great for urban, suburban, and accessible rural settings where emergency help is available within 15 or 20 minutes after a phone call. Just become familiar with the contents, and where you can find this or that information in a hurry. It is a basic human skill to be able to render aid to a hurt fellow human, isn’t it?
DWC –
More intuitive and easier to remember because it describes what is “happening under the hood.”
After reading the Amazon reviews and comparing this book to others, I decided to buy this one and glad I did. It doesn’t just describe first aid procedures like other books do. I also goes into detailed descriptions of the various functions of the human body and why they are necessary for life. I have found that other first aid books and classes focus on what to do (or not do) but don’t really describe the “why” in sufficient detail. This one does. It gives you a better understanding of what is happening “under the hood” which is more intuitive and easier to remember.It has beautiful colored diagrams and photographs that make the descriptions very clear. I read it cover to cover and keep it handy next to our first aid kit. I feel much more prepared to deal with an emergency after reading this book and highly recommend it.
Gary P. –
Great balance of photos and descriptive details. Now a decade old though.
This is a nice reference for someone serving in a personal or volunteer emergency first aid capacity to supplement your basic first aid courses. I bought it because of the great balance between many photos and detailed text. Also like how it’s organized for quick reference and has cross references within the text to similar situations.It was published in 2014, however, so it’s starting to become dated. My first aid instructor pointed out that ACEP has revised and updated several of their guidelines and recommendations in the past decade, so a few things in here are not current best practice. (She liked this book’s content/design, but won’t recommend it until a new edition is printed.)If you’re aware of that caveat however, I think it’s still a worthy purchase. Maybe also look for another more updated reference that covers recent changes to first aid recommendations.
A. Nelson –
Great book, informative, perfect size.
This book is amazing. I was looking for a quick first aid guide for our kit (this is not a quick guide) and came across this.I originally bought it to put with my kids pretend play doctor and first aid things. They loved ‘doing research’ to figure out the ailments of their stuffed animals and myself. I have a lot going on apparently 😂.It now sits on our homeschool bookshelf and is regularly referenced for fun.The only caveat is that the print is a little small. Not at all a problem for me, however I know just looking at this that my grandma would not be able to read anything other than the bolder titles for sections. If a larger print version of this existed I would have purchased it instead for that reason, but the print isn’t bad enough for us to dock a star.
William B. Martin –
Everyone should have a first aid book in the house.
Easy to read. Easy to find subject needed to research. Good first aid book to keep in the house.
Patrici a. Ort –
Great illustrations and easy to use
I was very happy with the graphics, illustrating different techniques, etc. It’s better than I expected it to be. It covers a good range of basic information and will be pretty handy as a resource should we, for some reason, find ourselves without electricity or phone service. Great for a home library
Maverick –
A practical resource to supplement training in first Aid/CPR/AED
This is a concise, practical manual, and a handy reference to supplement class room or hands-on training. The step-by-step instructions are clear, and there’s a bit of background on each topic.Some of the complaints and poor reviews about many requiring calling 911 or an emergency number is a misunderstanding of the reviewer. The book does not purport to make you a doctor or an emergency care specialist. It’s first aid to address an emergency or minor injury/ailment until qualified medical or emergency care can take over. So set your expectations accordingly.
joe –
日本では、なかなかここまでわかりやすく作るのは難しいかもしれません。20年前に、同じ様な応急処置ガイドブックを読んで感銘を受けた時と同じです。英語が苦手だから購入しようか迷っているなら、全く心配ありません。写真がふんだんに使われていて、疾病名がわからなくても何となくわかるくらいのクオリティーです。特に小さなお子さんのいらっしゃるご家庭にオススメします。こういった本が必要であると同時に、こどもだからこそ、感覚でこの本を理解できるはずです。家族みんなで読んでほしい一冊です。
Rod –
Clear and concise First Aid regerence