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In a medical emergency, time is of the essence. "Doc's First Aid Guide" is an illustrated, first-aid pocket handbook written by an ER Doc (updated 1/18) and designed to be used as a quick reference and includes the latest CPR guidelines. It's like having the "Doc" at your side when you need her the most. Kathleen A. Handal, M.D. is a nationally and internationally known Emergency Medicine 'Doc'. She believes physicians have a responsibility to teach and share medical common sense. DocHandal authored "The American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook". Best to read before you need it For each medical emergency, there is a description of the problem, a list of signs and symptoms, and simple, easy-to-follow steps describing what you should and should not do. This booklet easily fits into your purse, glove compartment or first-aid kit so it is available when you need it. Available in French and Spanish.

How to survive visiting an ER Few people get through life without at least one trip to the Emergency Room (ER), either as a patient or support person for a family member or friend. 'Your ER Survival Guide' is designed to help calm readers' fears by giving them the lowdown on how an ER operates. The book is written by Kathleen Handal, MD, an emergency physician with over 20 years experience. Handal is a nationally and internationally known emergency medicine physician who authored "The American Red Cross First Aid & Safety Handbook" and co-authored a series of medical textbooks. Doc Handal advises readers on how to navigate the ER. Included are ten simple steps to follow to get ready for an ER visit, as well as valuable insight into how an ER operates so readers can advocate for the best care possible. Complicated tests and terminology are explained in easy-to-understand terms. Doctors and nurses are making decisions in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Mistakes can and do happen. So the more people know about what to expect the less likely one of those mistakes will happen to them. Reading the book is like having Doc Handal at your side when you need her the most. Read this book before you need to go to the emergency room Updated January 2018