Monday, January 30, 2012

Doc's First Aid Guide: Read It Before You Need It

Doc's First Aid Guide: Read It Before You Need It Review



In a medical emergency, time is of the essence. "Doc's First Aid Guide" is an illustrated, first-aid pocket handbook designed to be used as a quick reference and includes 2010 CPR guidelines. Kathleen A. Handal, M.D. is a nationally and internationally known emergency medicine 'Doc'. She believes physicians have a responsibility to teach and share medical common sense. DocHandal authored "The American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook". Best to read before you need it! For each medical emergency, there is a description of the problem, a list of signs and symptoms, and simple, easy-to-follow steps describing what you should and should not do. This booklet easily fits into your purse, glove compartment or first-aid kit so it is available when you need it. It's like having the "Doc" at your side when you need her the most.


Friday, January 27, 2012

Standard First Aid, CPR and AED

Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Review



Standard First Aid, CPR and AED Feature

  • Standard
  • First
  • Aid
  • CPR
  • AED
This listing is the 2nd Edition of Standard First Aid CPR, and AED published in 2007.


Wednesday, January 25, 2012

First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1, Third Edition (First Aid USMLE)

First Aid Cases for the USMLE Step 1, Third Edition (First Aid USMLE) Review



The essential case companion to First Aid for the® USMLE Step 1

400 high-yield cases

First Aid™ Cases for the USMLE Step 1 features 400 well-illustrated cases to help you relate basic science concepts to clinical situations. Each case includes drawings or clinical images with Q&As that reinforce key concepts. Chapters are keyed to Tao Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 allowing you to simultaneously study cases and high-yield facts.

Content that spans the entire exam:
General Principles, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Chapter 4. Pharmacology, Organ Systems, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System, Gastrointestinal System, Hematology and Oncology, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue, Neurology and Psychiatry, Renal System, Reproductive System, Respiratory System.


Friday, January 20, 2012

Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Review



When athletes become ill or injured during practice or competition, coaches need to know how to respond. Whether on the court, on the field, at the pool, or in the gym, coaches must be prepared to handle the common injuries they will likely encounter while coaching their sport. Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention teaches coaches how to administer basic first aid to sick and injured athletes as well ways to prevent illnesses and injuries from occurring. The text includes: Lists of injuries and illnesses most common to each sport. Key information on sports injury prevention. A sample Emergency Action Plan. Skill drills providing step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important first aid skills for coaches. Caution boxes emphasizing crucial actions that coaches should or should not take while administering first aid. Flowcharts posing a central question and organizing treatment options by injury or illness type.


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1, Second Edition (First Aid USMLE)

First Aid Q&A for the USMLE Step 1, Second Edition (First Aid USMLE) Review



1000 questions and answers prepare you for the USMLE Step 1!

The only comprehensive Q&A review for the USMLE Step directly linked to high-yield facts from Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, this essential study guide offers 1000 board-style questions and answers, easy-to-navigate, high yield explanations for correct and incorrect answers, and more than 350 accompanying images.

Features:

  • 1000 board-style questions and answers -- reviewed and approved -- by students who just aced the exam
  • Detailed explanations for both right and wrong answers - with letter options in boldface for at-a-glance review
  • Chapters keyed to Dr. Le's First Aid for the USMLE Step1 so you can simultaneously review questions and high-yield facts
  • 350+ high-yield images, diagrams, and tables
  • One complete practice exam consisting of 7 blocks of 50 questions simulates the exam experience


Monday, January 16, 2012

First Aid, CPR and AED Advanced

First Aid, CPR and AED Advanced Review



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. This text is packaged with an access code which provides free admission to the Companion Website to complement Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition. Your code provides access to a wealth of resources, including: Interactive Skill Drills; Skill Evaluation Sheets; Emergency Care Wrap-Up; Prep Kit; Assessment in Action; Check Your Knowledge


Saturday, January 14, 2012

First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, Second Edition (First Aid Series)

First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, Second Edition (First Aid Series) Review



The essential companion for your first two years of medical school

From Tao Le, author of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1

First Aid for the Basic Sciences: Organ Systems, 2e provides you with a solid understanding of the basic sciences relative to human organ systems with which all medical students must be familiar. The second edition has been completely revised to feature a more student-friendly and approachable text, an updated high-yield rapid review section, new images, and more.

  • Delivers comprehensive single-source coverage of the entire second year of medical school
  • Includes important background material most other reviews leave out
  • Covers the high-yield topics and facts tested on the USMLE
  • Offers full-color images, learning aids, tables, and concise text to streamline your study and help you excel in coursework and on the USMLE
  • Provides a practical framework for understanding the anatomy, physiology, pathohysiology, and pharmacology of each human organ system
  • Mirrors the table of content of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 to facilitate study
  • Written by students who aced the USMLE and reviewed by top faculty