Emergency First Aid, 3rd Ed: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Recognition of & Response to Medical Emergencies (Outdoor Recreation and Survival)

The Emergency First Aid: A Folding Pocket Guide has become an indispensable part of my outdoor gear. As someone who enjoys hiking and camping, having quick access to essential first aid information gives me peace of mind during my adventures. The guide is well-organized and easy to navigate, covering a wide range of medical emergencies with clear, concise instructions.The folding design is incredibly practical—it fits neatly into my backpack without taking up much space, and the durable material ensures it can withstand the elements. Whether it’s recognizing the symptoms of hypothermia or knowing how to treat a sprain, this guide has me covered. It’s like having a portable first aid course right in your pocket.The only improvement I could suggest is the addition of a few more visual aids or illustrations to complement the text, which could be especially helpful in high-stress situations.And here’s a dad joke to keep things light: Why don’t first aid kits tell jokes? Because laughter is the best medicine!Overall, the Emergency First Aid Folding Pocket Guide is an essential tool for anyone who spends time outdoors. It provides crucial information in a compact, easy-to-carry format, making it a reliable companion for handling medical emergencies when it matters most.

I purchased these for my day pack and first aid kit. I wanted to have information readily available to anyone in the event of an emergency. These are super handy, virtually take up no space. It is sturdy as it is not a regular brochure type of paper. It has a coating on it that will help keep its shape and color.

I intended to use this on a bike trip, but it was too big to put in my handlebar bag and I was afraid it would get messed up (torn) in the panniers. I now keep it in my vehicle for easy reference.

The advise for CPR is dated. They no longer recommend the breaths, just compressions

One reviewer said the info in this is outdated because compression only CPR is now recommended. I’m a CPR/First Aid Instructor and want to clarify. Compressions PLUS Rescue Breaths are ALWAYS best. Compression only CPR is for an untrained person where doing something is better than nothing. However, if you’re trained in CPR you know Rescue Breaths are crucial if you want to increase the patient’s chance of survival. Compression only will circulate what oxygen is left in the blood; no new oxygen coming in from Rescue Breaths means compressions alone become ineffective.

To have something like this so vital. Some situations can be life-threatening, so being able to grab this without having to pull out a booklet, trying to find the right section for your emergency, then read the small print, you can just grab it, shake it out flat and go right to the section for your emergency. This guide is laminated so it will last for some time. It is clearly pictured, so it's easy to find the section you need.

Good overview.

Love that this is waterproof and durable, easy clear instructions, perfect for an emergency.... :-)