American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), ACEP, Stephen J. Rahm

This manual is developed for use within health care provider level CPR 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), Health Care Provider CPR, Fourth Edition is ideal for use within courses designed to certify health care providers in 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.
• 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.