Pocket First Aid
Renee Bohnsack, MD, Maud Vesseur, MD
Sold by Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 10 June 2025
New - Soft cover
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Add to basketSold by Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller since 10 June 2025
Condition: New
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketYour pocket-sized reference for emergencies - designed to help you act fast when every second counts. With clear instructions and visual overviews, this book provides guidance on more than 50 urgent conditions, supporting confident decision making in stressful situations.Following the cABCDE structure, the content focuses on symptoms rather than specific diagnoses, ensuring you can take the right steps under pressure. It also provides targeted care for children, pregnant women, and older adults, making it a versatile tool for any setting - from the ward to the field.Highlights include: Step-by-step instructions for breathing and circulation problems, CPR, and wound careGuidance on fractures, burns, bites, and other minor injuriesPractical tips, illustrations, and summaries to support fast recall under pressureCompact and portable design, always ready in your pocketDeveloped in collaboration with The Netherlands Red Cross, this handbook has been reviewed by experts in first aid, emergency medicine, and resuscitation. Special thanks go to Cees van Romburgh, who brought over 15 years of expertise in first aid guidelines to the project.Clear, practical, and reliable, Pocket First Aid is an essential tool for healthcare professionals, first aiders, and anyone who may face an emergency. Keep it at hand - a trusted companion for saving lives.
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What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★ Anonymous, NL (13 December 2024)
“A game changer! The first aid pocket by Compendium Medicine is a lifesaver, literally. I love the way it’s structured.”
★★★★★ Hassan S., NG (13 December 2024)
“Practical Helpful Book. This is a good book on the go. It is helpful for all doctors. Most practical topics and advice are included. Keep it in your pocket all the time.”
Reviews from Specialists
★★★★★ Cees P.P. van Romburgh, MA, The Netherlands Red Cross
“This paperback is particularly suitable for all medical care professionals. As the Dutch Red Cross, we wholeheartedly support this initiative.”
★★★★★ Freek J.H.A. van Hout, MD, Deventer Hospital
“A compact reference book for first aiders and an effective pocket for healthcare professionals.”
★★★★★ David N. Baden, MD, Diakonessenhuis, Nieuwegein
“A nice collection of practical knowledge, good to have for any level of knowledge in acute care.”
Your pocket-sized reference for emergencies ― designed to help you act fast when every second counts. With clear instructions and visual overviews, this book provides guidance on more than 50 urgent conditions, supporting confident decision making in stressful situations.
Following the cABCDE structure, the content focuses on symptoms rather than specific diagnoses, ensuring you can take the right steps under pressure. It also provides targeted care for children, pregnant women, and older adults, making it a versatile tool for any setting ― from the ward to the field.
Highlights include:
• Step-by-step instructions for breathing and circulation problems, CPR, and wound care
• Guidance on fractures, burns, bites, and other minor injuries
• Practical tips, illustrations, and summaries to support fast recall under pressure
• Compact and portable design, always ready in your pocket
Developed in collaboration with The Netherlands Red Cross, this handbook has been reviewed by experts in first aid, emergency medicine, and resuscitation. Special thanks go to Cees van Romburgh, who brought over 15 years of expertise in first aid guidelines to the project.
Clear, practical, and reliable, Pocket First Aid is an essential tool for healthcare professionals, first aiders, and anyone who may face an emergency. Keep it at hand ― a trusted companion for saving lives.
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