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The American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council

Behind every American Red Cross health and safety training program stands a team of experts
ensuring what is taught is based on the latest and best in emergency science.

The Council is a panel of nationally recognized experts drawn from a wide variety of scientific,
medical and academic disciplines. The Council provides authoritative guidance on first aid,
CPR, emergency treatments, rescue practices, emergency preparedness, aquatics, disaster
health, nursing, education and training.

For more information on the Scientific Advisory Council, visit redcross.org/science.

Care steps outlined within this manual are consistent with:

• 2015 International Consensus on CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Science
with Treatment Recommendations

• 2015 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines Update for First Aid

Mission
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the
power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

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