First Aid, Survival, and CPR: Home and Field Pocket Guide

I already have a couple of first aid books. There is no such thing as too many first aid books. This is great book. It measures about 3" long x 6" tall x 1-1/2" deep. It is spiral bound at the top and waterproof. The pages flip over easily and lay flat. There are 222 pages plus the index. There are some illustrations and color photos, not as many as there should be, in my opinion: in this type of book there should be more. Of course, that would make the book even thicker. All in all, the author, Ms. Jones, an EMT and RN did a good job of putting together this compact book. The size makes it easy to put in a glove compartment, backpack or purse. It can even fit inside a shirt pocket. I have no problem recommending this book to others. Combined with a first aid kit, I feel you'd have a great combination to tend to most problems.

Covering everything from first aid for a paper-cut to giving CPR to one's pet, this handy little guide gives step-by-step guidance to help us layfolk through some potentially overwhelming or life-threatening situations.I recommend this book for non-medical individuals who want to BE PREPARED for potential emergencies. (More highly skilled medical personnel may also find it helpful, if simplistic in its presentation.) Actually, it would be a good idea to have several copies so one would have a pocket guide handy where emergencies happen: like the kitchen, the car, and the campsite!The book itself has a sturdy cover and pages,necessary for regular use; the pages are color-coded and indented for easy reference; and it is spiral bound at the top so that it will lay flat while it's being used.

No home should be without this excellent resource! It has been very well-written and is easy for the average adult or even older child to understand, especially with the inclusion of many illustrations and photos. The book contains excellent information for a variety of situations, and it is very obvious that the author put a lot of thought and work into creating it. The book is a lot smaller than I imagined, which is actually perfect (and preferred)as it can be tucked into a drawer, glove box or first aid kit. It is waterproof, which is an added bonus, so feel free to take it camping or boating. I appreciate how organized the topics are - info can be very quickly found via the handy tabs at the bottom. This will make an excellent gift for a loved one, and I plan to purchase several of them as Christmas gifts.

This book fits in the palm of your hand. While it is a bit thick it will fit in a pocket, purse, bag, backpack, glove compartment, etc. The colorful pages and typeset make it easy to read and get the point. And it is spiral bound and waterproof making it easy to use anywhere.It is amazing how much information is in this little book. While I haven't read everything yet, I do know the CPR and a lot of the information goes along with what is taught today.The book suggests taking First Aid and CPR training but this is an invaluable tool to have with you all the time to help you along in an emergency.

I just got my book and I LOVE it! It is packed full of information on just about every kind of emergency you could encounter. I especially like the fact that the author included tips for pets as I have 3 pets that are always with us. The illustrations are great and the charts are an added plus. The size is perfect for stowing away in small places and it is waterproof so you can take it on the boat or in wet weather. The tabs on the bottom make it easy to flip to the section you need. This is a great First Aid/Survival book and would make a wonderful gift. I would highly recommend this little book. No family should be without it.

The information in this book seems good. The pages are great; they are made of a waterproof type page that is still thin while being quite durable. I give it 3 stars because the legend on the front does not correspond with the colored sections. If this were a true emergency it could be challenging navigating your way to the proper page quickly. I still recommend the book, but become familiar with it right away, so you know where to look if you happen to need the info quickly later.

I've added this to my big first aid kit. I'm a Cub Scout leader, so I pack for little boo-boos and big problems, too. I realized that if something happens to ME, there aren't many other trained adults, so I threw this in the kit as a back-up plan. Plus, it has wilderness survival tips, and how to help injured animals, too. A great addition to any first-aid kit!

I am so packing this thing when the zombie apocalypse happens. If the print were any bigger (and if you somehow lost your glasses during a zombie pursuit- you would need a magnifying glass, or a friend with good eyes) it would be the size of an encyclopedia. So all in all awesome!

Shirley A. Jones First Aid book is an absolute winner. This box is fantastic. I know there were features when I read the description that lead me to buy it, the size, the design of the book, but when it arrived it was much more then I had expected. Very thorough and a real pleasure to read through. This book covers so many situations, and provides step by step solutions in a easy to understand manner with illustrations to guide anyone. If I was to rely on just one first aid book from my collection it would be this one.

Excellent format. Palm sized. Spiral bound with tabs makes it easy to flip to the relevant section. Illustrated. Tabs include Safety, CPR, Medical, Injury, Enviro, Poison, Disaster, Survive. Instruction on what to inclde in first aid, 72 hr emerg, and survival kits both for you and your cats and dogs. Aimed at laymen so no jargon. safety tips are highlighted in yellow with a star. Very readable and easy to understand. Buy a second one for the cottage