A Parent's Guide to First Aid

Download or read book A Parent's Guide to First Aid written by Roxanne Nelson and published by Mars Publishing (CA). This book was released on 2002 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This on-the-spot and easy-to-use reference helps parents and caregivers -- often the first people on the scene when something happens to a child -- deal safely and confidently with the most common mishaps that befall children. The basics of emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver are demonstrated. An A-to-Z listing of the most common situations requiring immediate care is provided, cross-referenced to help parents find the right information quickly. Instructions for preparing a first-aid kit are included, along with general pointers on prevention and safe travel with kids.