Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED 8th edition

Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Eighth Edition is ideal for use within training 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 to learn life-saving skills.

This manual includes:

Updated content that meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the CPR and ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world
Emphasis on life-threatening conditions and focus on critical life-saving skills
Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency
Current information on CPR, AED, injuries, and illnesses
New and updated content on hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response, compression-only CPR, and COVID-19