ECSI Books available to our Instructors

Cover: Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers (PedFACTS)

Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers (PedFACTS)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
ISBN: 0763730904
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 238
Copyright: 2005

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pleased to bring you Pediatric First Aid for Caregivers and Teachers (PedFACTs), a new national pediatric first aid course.

Caregivers and teachers need to know what to do when a child is injured or becomes suddenly and severely ill.  Most injuries that require first aid are not life-threatening. Usually, first aid involves simple, common sense procedures.  However, first aid can sometimes mean the difference between life and death.  All caregivers and teachers should have pediatric first aid training.

 
Cover: Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid, Second Edition
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Wilderness Medical Society (WMS)

ISBN 13: 9780763728311
ISBN 10: 0763728314
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 350
Copyright: 2005

When you are faced with an injury or sudden illness in a remote location it is essential to know what to look for and what to do. Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations is your comprehensive guide. This indispensable book provides information on how to handle common injuries and illnesses when medical care is an hour away or more. Easy to follow, Wilderness First Aid directs you to the most appropriate type of care.

 
Cover: CPR and AED CPR and AED, Fifth Edition
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)

ISBN 13: 9780763742461
ISBN 10: 0763742465
 
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 58
Copyright: 2006
 

Completely updated and revised to include the 2005 guidelines for cardiovascular resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC), CPR and AED, Fifth Edition integrates the training of CPR and AED into one simple program.  This program teaches basic life support and addresses breathing and cardiac emergencies in caring for adults, children, and infants.  It is also designed to facilitate the efficient training, testing, and retesting in the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

 
Cover: First Aid First Aid, Fifth Edition
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

ISBN 13: 9780763742447
ISBN 10: 0763742449
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 130
Copyright: 2006

It's better to know first aid and not need it than to need it and not know it.  Everyone should be able to perform first aid, since most people will eventually find themselves in a situation requiring it, either for another person or for themselves.

First Aid, Fifth Edition is a dynamic course for those who want first aid training without the CPR and AED component. Completely revised and updated, the Fifth Edition complies with the 2005 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.

 
Cover: First Aid, CPR, and AED, Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Standard, Fifth Edition
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

ISBN 13: 9780763742256
ISBN 10: 0763742252
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 160
Copyright: 2006

First Aid, CPR, and AED Standard, Fifth Edition is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers instructor, student, and technology resources to better support instructors and prepare students.  The text includes:

  • Coverage of the 2005 CPR and ECC Guidelines.
  • Current information on injured 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.
  • Flowcharts: Reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures.
  • Decision Tables: Provide a concise summary of what sings first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take.

 
Cover: BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training), Second Edition
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

ISBN 13: 9780763735166
ISBN 10: 0763735167
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 50
Copyright: 2007

BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training), Second Edition is an important training program for potential babysitters and parents considering hiring a babysitter. The BLAST!  program is exciting and interactive, providing extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare.  Features of the Second Edition include:

  • Most current practices for safety and injury prevention while babysitting
  • First Aid basics for emergency response
  • Quick references tools for babysitters
  • Fun, easy to follow booklet

 
Cover: BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) Interactive CD-ROM BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) Interactive CD-ROM, Second Edition
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

ISBN 13: 9780763735173
ISBN 10: 0763735175
Cover: Cd-rom
Copyright: 2007

BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training), Second Edition is an important training program for potential babysitters and parents considering hiring a babysitter. The BLAST!  program is exciting and interactive, providing extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare.

With this interactive self-study CD-ROM, children and teenagers can learn the basics of babysitter safety at their own pace.

 
 
Cover: Wilderness First Aid Field Guide Wilderness First Aid Field Guide
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Alton L. Thygerson, Steven M. Thygerson, Matthew L. Thygerson

ISBN 13: 9780763740320
ISBN 10: 0763740322
Cover: Paperback/spiral
Pages: 131
Copyright: 2006

The Wilderness First Aid Field Guide covers the basic medical procedures you need to prepare for in the event of an emergency while in an isolated area. Based on the latest Wilderness Medical Society and American Heart Association CPR guidelines, it covers general emergency medical procedures as well as specific symptoms and accidents.  This pocket sized, spiral bound, and water resistant field guide is an essential resource for anyone in a remote area. Well-organized and thorough, the Wilderness First Aid Field Guide also discusses preventative measures and responsible outdoor behavior.

 
Cover: First Aid Guide (100 Pack) First Aid Guide (100 Pack), Fifth Edition
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

ISBN 13: 9780763744328
ISBN 10: 0763744328
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 64
Copyright: 2007

The First Aid Guide is an excellent resource for action at common emergencies. This quick reference guide gives you the tools necessary to prevent and minimize injury, provide comfort, and maximize care until expert care arrives. This guide is perfect for anybody who wants quick, portable access to vital first aid information in place of, or in addition to, taking a formal first aid course.

*Price reflects the cost of 100 books.

 
Cover: Good Samaritan: Helping in an Emergency (50 Pack) Good Samaritan: Helping in an Emergency (50 Pack), Fifth Edition
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

ISBN 13: 9780763744311
ISBN 10: 076374431X
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 32
Copyright: 2007

Good Samaritan:  Helping in an Emergency is a program developed by the "Emergency Care and Safety Institute" to provide information on the basics of emergency care.  Ideal for people who do not wish to participate in a formal course, or want a pocket-sized refresher to carry with them, this program covers recognizing an emergency, getting help, and practical information on how to handle dozens of common emergencies including:

  • Head and spinal cord injury
  • Burns
  • Heat- and cold-related emergencies
  • Heart attack
  • Poisoning
  • Choking
  • Snakebites and insect stings
  • Diabetic emergencies
  • Bone, joint, and muscle injuries
  • Bleeding
  • Seizures and convulsions

 

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