ISBN: 0780804201

A visit to the emergency room can be a frightening and stressful experience for patients their families. Every year, car accidents, burns, heart attacks, strokes, poisoning, and other con… Meer...

A visit to the emergency room can be a frightening and stressful experience for patients their families. Every year, car accidents, burns, heart attacks, strokes, poisoning, and other conditions cause an estimated 95 million Americans visit the emergency room. One in five children require medical attention for their injuries annually, and over the past twenty years, injuries have claimed the lives of more children than all diseases combined. Not all emergencies can be prevented, however, the incidence and severity of many emergencies can be decreased by being prepared and by being educated about safety and rescue procedures. This Sourcebook contains basic consumer health information about preventing, preparing for, and managing emergency situations at home, at work, and on the road. It helps readers learn how to recognize an emergency situation, when and who to call for help, what to do until help arrives, and what to expect in the emergency room. It provides information about the emergency medical team, the triage process, and patient's rights. Also included is emergency information for parents and caregivers as well as a glossary and resources for additional help and information. education and reference,health fitness and dieting,parenting and relationships,safety and first aid Safety & First Aid, Omnigraphics, Incorporated<

2002, ISBN: 9780780804203

Omnigraphics, Inc, 2002-09-01. 1. Hardcover. Used:Good., Omnigraphics, Inc, 2002-09-01

2002, ISBN: 9780780804203

Omnigraphics, Inc, 2002-09. Hardcover. Good., Omnigraphics, Inc, 2002-09