Pocket First Aid

An essential pocket-sized book on first aid.
Your pocket-sized companion for emergencies! Designed for healthcare professionals, it offers easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations for over 50 medical emergencies, from cuts and burns to CPR and respiratory issues. Perfect for use at home, work, or on the go.

What Readers Are Saying
★★★★★ Anonymous, NL (13 December 2024)
“A game changer! The first aid pocket by Compendium Medicine is a lifesaver, literally. I love the way it’s structured.”
★★★★★ Hassan S., NG (13 December 2024)
“Practical Helpful Book. This is a good book on the go. It is helpful for all doctors. Most practical topics and advice are included. Keep it in your pocket all the time.”
Reviews from Specialists
★★★★★ Cees P.P. van Romburgh, MA, The Netherlands Red Cross
“This paperback is particularly suitable for all medical care professionals. As the Dutch Red Cross, we wholeheartedly support this initiative.”
★★★★★ Freek J.H.A. van Hout, MD, Deventer Hospital
“A compact reference book for first aiders and an effective pocket for healthcare professionals.”
★★★★★ David N. Baden, MD, Diakonessenhuis, Nieuwegein
“A nice collection of practical knowledge, good to have for any level of knowledge in acute care.”
Your pocket-sized reference for emergencies — designed to help you act fast when every second counts. With clear instructions and visual overviews, this book provides guidance on more than 50 urgent conditions, supporting confident decision making in stressful situations.
Following the cABCDE structure, the content focuses on symptoms rather than specific diagnoses, ensuring you can take the right steps under pressure. It also provides targeted care for children, pregnant women, and older adults, making it a versatile tool for any setting — from the ward to the field.
Highlights include:
• Step-by-step instructions for breathing and circulation problems, CPR, and wound care
• Guidance on fractures, burns, bites, and other minor injuries
• Practical tips, illustrations, and summaries to support fast recall under pressure
• Compact and portable design, always ready in your pocket
Developed in collaboration with The Netherlands Red Cross, this handbook has been reviewed by experts in first aid, emergency medicine, and resuscitation. Special thanks go to Cees van Romburgh, who brought over 15 years of expertise in first aid guidelines to the project.
Clear, practical, and reliable, Pocket First Aid is an essential tool for healthcare professionals, first aiders, and anyone who may face an emergency. Keep it at hand — a trusted companion for saving lives.

Contributor: Romee Snijders, MD, PhD (Editorial board member), Veerle Smit, MD (Editorial board member), Gwendolyn Vuurberg, MD, PhD (Editor-in-chief)

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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