Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Ninth Edition is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide designed to teach how to respond to emergencies confidently and effectively when every second counts. Updated to meet the latest Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR) from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and aligned with the American Heart Association (AHA) Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines and the Stop the Bleed campaign, it ensures you're following best practices recognized worldwide. THE NINTH EDITION INCLUDES: New content on self-care procedures, one-handed heel compression technique for infants, first aid recipient expectations during care, first aid responder emotional considerations, and more Expanded content on first aid responder confidence, resilience, and willingness to help during an emergency Decision tables that provide concise summaries of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take Skill Sheets that offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills Flowcharts that reinforce the decision-making process and appropriate procedures New and updated photographs and illustrations to help prepare first aid responders for actual emergencies A refined table of contents for focused learning and quick reference ECSI programs are offered in association with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians-two of the most renowned medical organizations in the world. These organizations provide medical direction to ECSI and stand behind the content of our training materials. Our programs are consistent with ILCOR recommendations and meet or exceed the American Health Association (AHA) guidelines. To learn how to become an ECSI instructor or approved ECSI Education Center, visit https://www.ecsinstitute.org/get-started/instructor.