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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),,AAOS,American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),,Alton L. Thygerson

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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),,AAOS,American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),,Alton L. Thygerson

Based on the 2010 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), the Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition student manual is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. This manual includes: Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency. 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. Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

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Wilderness First Aid Field Guide

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Staff,Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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Wilderness First Aid Field Guide

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Staff,Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Is A User-Friendly, Pocket-Sized Guide Based On The Latest First Aid And CPR Guidelines. This Durable And Water-Resistant Resource Features: Essential Information For When Medical Help Is More Than One Hour Away; How To Signal For Help, When To Evacuate, And Recommended First Aid Supplies; “What To Look For” And “What To Do” Tables For Injuries And Illnesses; Prevention Advice Ranging From Altitude Illness And Bear Attacks To Lightning Strikes And Tick Bites; Heat Index And Wind Chill Charts; And Quick Access To Contents Using An A-Z Format. The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Meets And Exceeds The Wilderness First Aid Curriculum Of The Boy Scouts Of America.

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1449641237

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First Aid, CPR, and AED Essentials

By: Steven M. Thygerson,Alton L. Thygerson

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First Aid, CPR, and AED Essentials

By: Steven M. Thygerson,Alton L. Thygerson

Rev. ed. of: First aid and CPR essentials / Alton Thygerson. 5th ed. c2007.

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1449626629

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CPR and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon Krohmer

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CPR and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon Krohmer

Following the latest CPR guidelines, this program teaches basic life support and addresses breathing and cardiac emergencies in caring for adults, children and infants. .

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First Aid

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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First Aid

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

It's better to know First Aid and not need it than to need it and not know it. Everyone should be able to perform First Aid, since most people will eventually find themselves in a situation requiring it, either for another person or for themselves. First Aid, Fifth Edition is a dynamic course for those who want First Aid training without the CPR and AED component. Completely revised and updated, the Fifth Edition complies with the 2005 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.

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Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

This manual is developed for use within advanced first aid, CPR, and AED training courses offered through Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Seventh Edition is ideal for use within college-level courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED.

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1284105318

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Wilderness First Aid

Emergency Care for Remote Locations

By: Howard D. Backer,Warren D. Bowman,Alton L. Thygerson,Bruce C. Paton,Steven M. Thygerson,Peter Steele

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Wilderness First Aid

Emergency Care for Remote Locations

By: Howard D. Backer,Warren D. Bowman,Alton L. Thygerson,Bruce C. Paton,Steven M. Thygerson,Peter Steele

Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, Third Edition provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour away or more. Designed for those who work or travel in remote locations, this comprehensive guide will teach you what to look for and what to do in the event of an emergency, and direct you to the most appropriate type of care. Completely revised, the Third Edition contains updated information on first aid training and complies with the 2005 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.

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0763751456

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Fit to Be Well

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson,Justin S Thygerson

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Fit to Be Well

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson,Justin S Thygerson

Fit to Be Well, Sixth Edition takes a behavior-change approach to communicating healthy diet and exercise habits while deploying both a workbook and pedagogical features that teach students how to become smart consumers of health news"--

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1284228398

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Good Samaritan

Helping in an Emergency

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon R. Krohmer

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Good Samaritan

Helping in an Emergency

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon R. Krohmer

Good Samaritan: Helping in an Emergency, Fifth Edition is a program developed by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute to provide information on the basics of emergency care. Ideal for people who do not wish to participate in a formal course, or want a pocket-sized refresher to carry with them, this program covers recognizing an emergency, getting help, and practical information on how to handle dozens of common emergencies including: Head and spinal cord injuryBurnsHeat- and cold-related emergenciesHeart attackPoisoningChokingSnakebites and insect stingsDiabetic emergenciesBone, joint, and muscle injuriesBleedingSeizures and convulsions

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First Aid Guide

By: AAOS,Alton L. Thygerson

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First Aid Guide

By: AAOS,Alton L. Thygerson

The First Aid Guide is an excellent resource for action at common emergencies. This quick reference guide gives you the tools necessary to prevent and minimize injury, provide comfort, and maximize care until expert care arrives. This guide is perfect for anybody who wants quick, portable access to vital first aid information in place of, or in addition to, taking a formal first aid course. *Price reflects the cost of 100 books.

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Fit to Be Well

Essential Concepts

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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Fit to Be Well

Essential Concepts

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

Fit to Be Well: Essential Concepts, Fourth Edition provides simple, workable approaches to achieving overall health and fitness, which can be easily integrated into a student's lifestyle and schedule. It's content is organized in a succinct, easy-to-navigate manner that will help students become more aware of each aspect of a physically fit lifestyle. Using a wealth of special features and online learning tools, the text encourages students to improve their eating habits by incorporating healthier foods into their diet, increase their level of physical activity, keep their body composition and weight at a healthy level, increase their self-esteem, and reduce stress. An integrated lab manual, found at the end of the text, helps students build and implement a fitness program that will work with their individual needs and schedules.

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First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon R. Krohmer

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First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon R. Krohmer

First Aid and CPR

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0763742090

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Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention

By: Ronald P. Pfeiffer,Alton L. Thygerson,Nicholas F. Palmieri

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Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention

By: Ronald P. Pfeiffer,Alton L. Thygerson,Nicholas F. Palmieri

Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention is a concise manual developed to help coaches and athletic trainers manage the common emergencies they will likely encounter while coaching their sport. Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention includes: coverage of the phases of injury and the injury prevention model; prevention tips for sports-related injuries common to specific sports; and follow-up management and prevention algorithms. Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention will help coaches and trainers prevent on-the-field injuries and prepare them to handle medical emergencies should the need arise.

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Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

This manual is developed for use within advanced first aid, CPR, and AED training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2010 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition is ideal for use within college-level courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students. This manual includes: Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency. 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. Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take. About the Emergency Care & Safety Institute The Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) is an internationally renowned organization that provides training and certifications that meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health. ECSI’s courses are delivered throughout a range of industries and markets worldwide, including colleges and universities, business and industry, government, public safety agencies, hospitals, private training companies, and secondary school systems. ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Automated External Defibrillation Babysitter Safety Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens CPR (Layperson and Health Care levels) Driver Safety Emergency Medical Responder (formerly known as First Responder) First Aid (Standard, Advanced, Pediatric, Wilderness, and other levels) Oxygen Administration

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1449666949

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Injury Prevention

Competencies for Unintentional Injury Prevention Professionals

By: Alton L. Thygerson

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Injury Prevention

Competencies for Unintentional Injury Prevention Professionals

By: Alton L. Thygerson

Health Behavior, Education, & Promotion

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First Aid

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),,American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),,Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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First Aid

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),,American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),,Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

Based on the latest first aid guidelines, First Aid, Sixth Edition is ideal for use within courses designed to certify individuals in first aid and fulfill workplace training requirements. This manual includes: 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. Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

It's essential know to what to look for and what to do in a medical emergency. This book shows how to handle common injuries and illnesses, and directs you to the most appropriate type of care. -- Publisher.

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1284041611

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First Aid Handbook

By: Alton L. Thygerson

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First Aid Handbook

By: Alton L. Thygerson

Every year, one of every four people sustains injuries serious enough to require medical attention. Knowing what action to take in the first critical minutes of a medical emergency may mean the difference between life and death or permanent disability. This book stresses the do's and don'ts of treating victims of all ages until professional help arrives.

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First Aid, CPR, and AED Standard

By: Alton L. Thygerson

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First Aid, CPR, and AED Standard

By: Alton L. Thygerson

When an emergency strikes, knowing what to do is critical. That is why the ECSI First Aid, CPR and AED course is invaluable. First Aid, CPR, and AED Standard is the center of an integrated teaching an

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First Aid and CPR Essentials

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon R. Krohmer

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First Aid and CPR Essentials

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Benjamin Gulli,Jon R. Krohmer

First Aid And CPR Essentials, Fifth Edition Is The Center Of An Integrated Teaching And Learning System That Offers Instructor, Student, And Technology Resources To Better Support Instructors And Prepare Students. The Text Includes: Coverage Of The 2005 CPR And ECC Guidelines; Current Information On Injuries And Illnesses: Core Information For First Aiders Presented In A Clear And Straightforward Format; Skill Drills Offering Step-By-Step Explanations And Visual Summaries Of Important Skills; Flowcharts Reinforcing The Decision-Making Process And Appropriate Procedures; And Decision Tables Providing A Concise Summary Of What Signs First Aiders Should Look For And What Treatment Steps They Should Take.

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CPR and AED

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),,American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),,Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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CPR and AED

By: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),,American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP),,Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

This manual is developed for use within layperson CPR and AED training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), CPR and AED, Seventh Edition is ideal for use within courses designed to certify laypersons in CPR and AED.

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Fit To Be Well

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Thygerson

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Fit To Be Well

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Thygerson

The fifth edition of Fit to Be Well: Essential Concepts provides students with the tools they need to reach the goal of good health and fitness by delving into exercise, proper nutrition, and stress management. Its content is organized in a succinct, easy-to-navigate manner that allows students to become more aware of each aspect of a physically fit lifestyle. Using a wealth of special features and online learning tools, the text encourages students to improve their eating habits by incorporating healthier foods into their diet, increasing their level of physical activity, keeping their body composition and weight at a healthy level, increasing their self-esteem, and reducing stress. An integrated lab manual, found at the end of the text, helps students build and implement a fitness program that will work with their individual needs and schedules.

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Fit to be Well

Essential Concepts

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

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Fit to be Well

Essential Concepts

By: Alton L. Thygerson,Steven M. Thygerson

Fit to Be Well: Essential Concepts offers simple, workable approaches for being healthy and fit that can easily be integrated into a student's lifestyle and schedule. It encourages students to improve their eating habits and incorporate healthier foods into their diet; increase their level of physical activity; keep their body composition and weight at a healthy level; increase their self-esteem and create a more positive self-image; and reduce stress. Each chapter contains easy-to-follow guidelines to help students modify their lifestyle behaviors and make responsible decisions. A student lab manual is included at the back of the book at no additional cost! By adding self-assessments and related labs to each of the chapters, this text becomes an interactive guide to building and implementing a fitness program that will work with a student's individual needs and schedules. New to the Third Edition * Healthy People 2020 and MyPlate * Life expectancy * Exercising in the heat, cold, air pollution, and at high altitude * Cross-training and interval-training * How to overcome excuses for not exercising * The FITT formula for designing an effective exercise program * Walking techniques, how to gauge walking speeds, and pedometers Resources: Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, and a Test Bank Student Companion Website: Interactive Flashcards, Practice Quizzes, Crossword Puzzles, an Interactive Glossary, and Web Links.

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