**NEW EDITION**

Written by a leading first aid author, an experienced paramedic and first aid trainer, this book is easy to understand with easy to follow layouts with plenty of clear pictures and diagrams, “test yourself” questions and an emergency index. 

The text is also supported and reviewed by a renowned panel of experts in emergency medical care and follows evidence based treatment recommendations from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and Science Evidence Evaluation and Review System (SEERS). It is also compliant with Resuscitation UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines. 

This special RYA branded version also includes the syllabus to the RYA First Aid course and a section dedicated to marine specific content making it a unique and a valuable resource. This book is included in First Aid course packs to support the RYA First Aid course.

This new edition includes updates on drowning and secondary drowning, including an updated resuscitation flowchart. Other changes have also been introduced to the recommended contents of leisure first aid kits, the kits used on RYA training courses, and the guidance on Category C medical stores.