Download or read book A Parent's Guide to First Aid written by Roxanne Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When something goes wrong, parents and caregivers are often the first ones on the scene. Knowledge of fundamental First Aid principles can be vital for the health of your children. While nothing can replace qualified First Aid training, this book is an on-the-spot reference and easy to use resource. Features: alphabetical listings of the most common mishaps and illnesses that might befall children; each situation and its symptoms are clearly described; step by step instructions; help to determine the appropriate level of medical care to seek, and when to seek it; basics of CPR and the Heimlich maneuver; and how to prepare a well-stocked first aid kit.