Bibliograph

First aid for families, a parent's guide to safe and healthy kids, American Academy of Pediatrics

Type

Label

First aid for families, a parent's guide to safe and healthy kids, American Academy of Pediatrics

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

First aid for families

Oclc number

668986137

Responsibility statement

American Academy of Pediatrics

Sub title

a parent's guide to safe and healthy kids

Summary

The ability to provide basic care for an injured or ill child is essential information that every parent or guardian should have. In most cases, situations that require first aid are not life threatening and can be managed with simple, comprehensive procedures

Table Of Contents

What is pediatric first aid? -- Six steps of pediatric first aid -- Breathing problems -- Controlling infection, bleeding, and swelling -- Bone, joint, and muscle injuries -- Loss of responsiveness, fainting, and head injuries -- Convulsions and seizures -- Allergic reactions -- Bites and stings -- Poisoning -- Burns -- Heat- and cold-related injuries -- Eye injuries -- Oral injuries -- What can I do to keep my child safe? -- Appendix A. Common childhood illnesses -- Appendix B. First aid supply list

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