A Life. a Finger. a Pea Up a Nose: CPR KIDS Essential First Aid Guide for Babies and Children
A Life. a Finger. a Pea Up a Nose: CPR KIDS Essential First Aid Guide for Babies and Children

Author: Sarah Hunstead

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2018-06-05

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781460753248

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Based on the enormously popular CPR Kids First Aid program, which has empowered thousands of families around Australia. From resuscitation, broken bones, choking and drowning to allergies, breathing problems and everything in between, this essential guide equips parents with skills to help your precious little ones safely and effectively in the event of a medical emergency. Easy-to-follow step-by-step advice, nurse- and parent-tested methods and clear illustrations will show you how to: assess a situation and stay calm, treat an injury in a child-friendly way, recognise warning signs that show your child has a serious illness, know when to get help, and make your home child-safe. The information in this book is a trusted compilation of best practices from Australia's peak clinical bodies-including the Australian Resuscitation Council, ASICA, Australian Venom Research Unit -and valuable case studies from Australian parents. 'Every home must have this book' Maggie Dent, parenting author, educator, speaker

A Life. a Finger. a Pea Up a Nose
A Life. a Finger. a Pea Up a Nose

Author: Sarah Hunstead

Publisher:

Published: 2017-09-28

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 9781525260315

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"Based on the trusted cprkids.com.au courses taught by expert paediatric nurses and midwives; this is the essential Australian guide to First Aid for babies and children. Rapidly becoming Australia's Number 1 practical First Aid book specifically for your child, A LIFE. A FINGER. A PEA UP A NOSE is the essential guide to give parents and carers practical paediatric advice on what to do in a medical emergency. Based on the enormously popular CPR Kids First Aid program, which has empowered thousands of families around Australia, this completely revised and expanded edition will empower you with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognise and respond to your sick or injured child, with confidence. From resuscitation, broken bones, choking and drowning to breathing problems and everything in between, this essential guide empowers parents with step-by-step advice on how to help their precious little ones safely and effectively should a medical emergency happen. Unlike other First Aid manuals, Sarah takes real situations and combines them with her wealth of experience to make A LIFE. A FINGER. A PEA UP A NOSE a thoroughly entertaining read as well as a treasure trove of sound advice. Easy-to-follow advice, nurse and parent-tested methods and clear illustrations will show you how to: assess a situation and stay calm, treat an injury in a child-friendly way, recognise the warning signs that show your child has a serious illness, know when to get help, make your home child-safe, and keep yourself in peak condition so you can care for your kids. A LIFE. A FINGER. A PEA UP A NOSE is the one book you'll hopefully never need. You never know - the child whose life you may have to save could be yours. The information in this book is a trusted compilation of best practices from Australian peak clinical bodies including the Australian Resuscitation Council, ASICA, Australian Venom Research Unit and more."

Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers
Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers

Author:

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 517

ISBN-13: 144964189X

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Caregivers and teachers need to know what to do when a child is injured or becomes suddenly ill. Most injuries that require first aid care are not life-threatening. However, first aid can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. This course is designed to give caregivers and teachers the education they need to effectively care for children.

A Clinical Handbook on Child Development Paediatrics - E-Book
A Clinical Handbook on Child Development Paediatrics - E-Book

Author: Sandra Johnson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2012-07-13

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 072958089X

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This handbook offers a succinct study of Childhood Development Paediatrics with practical applications for helping the child and family through all areas of the developmental process. The book covers diverse topics like developmental delay, learning difficulties, attention deficit disorders, autism, Asperger syndrome, behaviour difficulties, language disorders, school refusal, bullying, emotional difficulties, neurological impairments that affect development (examples being cerebral palsy and brain injury) and motor coordination problems. It also offers online case scenarios on autism, ADHD, school refusal and truancy, cerebral palsy and child abuse and neglect. The cases are followed by questions to test the acquired knowledge of the student on these topics. This practical guide to child development is ideal for trainee paediatricians, registrars, paediatricians and general practitioners. - Deals with developmental issues unlike comprehensive paediatric or child psychiatry texts - Concise text providing practical tips - Clinically and practically orientated (e.g. history, physical examination, assessment techniques) - Comparison of normal and abnormal/normal development - Definitions (Chapters.8,11,12) to clarify terms - Several chapters (e.g. Chapters 8,9,10) inform about special problems/illnesses, which are increasing in incidence - Online case scenarios on autism, ADHD, school refusal and truancy, cerebral palsy and child abuse and neglect are available on Student Consult. - Combines physical and psychological problems in the development of children, which might be already present at birth (Cerebral Palsy) or which might be apparent later in life (Chapter 8)

Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine E-Book
Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine E-Book

Author: George Jelinek

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-12-02

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 0702049328

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A comprehensive textbook of paediatric emergency medicine for trainee doctors - covers all the problems likely to present to a trainee in the emergency department. Short concise chapters, with key point boxes at the beginning - easy to use for the hard-pressed trainee. Aims to give a consensus approach to assessment and treatment, based on the latest evidence. Highlights areas of controversy.

Herbal Medic
Herbal Medic

Author: Sam Coffman

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1635861934

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With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable. Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well as how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment. In addition, the book provides a basic introduction to herbal medicine, with detailed entries on the best herbs to use in treatment; information on disease in the body and how herbs work against it; instructions for making herbal preparations; a list of those herbs the author has found most useful in his clinical experience; and a wide array of specific herbal care protocols for a multitude of acute health issues.

Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation
Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation

Author: Martin J. Tobin

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2010-06-06

Total Pages: 1466

ISBN-13: 007149183X

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Audience: Critical Care Physicians, Pulmonary Medicine Physicians; Respiratory Care Practitioners; Intensive Care Nurses Author is the most recognized name in Critical Care Medicine Technical and clinical developments in mechanical ventilation have soared, and this new edition reflects these advances Written for clinicians, unlike other books on the subject which have primarily an educational focus

Basketball Sports Medicine and Science
Basketball Sports Medicine and Science

Author: Lior Laver

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-10-05

Total Pages: 1018

ISBN-13: 3662610701

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This book is designed as a comprehensive educational resource not only for basketball medical caregivers and scientists but for all basketball personnel. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading experts in their fields, it provides information and guidance on injury prevention, injury management, and rehabilitation for physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, conditioning trainers, and coaches. All commonly encountered injuries and a variety of situations and scenarios specific to basketball are covered with the aid of more than 200 color photos and illustrations. Basketball Sports Medicine and Science is published in collaboration with ESSKA and will represent a superb, comprehensive educational resource. It is further hoped that the book will serve as a link between the different disciplines and modalities involved in basketball care, creating a common language and improving communication within the team staff and environment.