The American Red Cross First Aid and Safety Handbook
by Kathleen A. Handal, MD · American Red Cross
Illustrated home reference based on American Red Cross course material, covering bleeding, burns, fractures, poisoning, choking and CPR. Readers finish able to recognize common emergencies and give appropriate care until professional help arrives.
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