The core of the site is the CPR Info section, which contains instructions for Quick and Standard CPR, and performing CPR on children and infants. Other resources include guides to first aid for choking, CPR facts and history, a Quicktime video demonstration, a quiz, related links, and an Ask the Doctor section, which invites questions and prints answers to previous queries. The site should serve as an introduction and basic guide, not a substitute for real CPR training. Also included are incidence, signs and symptoms, risk factors, early detection, treatment, and survival rates. The site also contains additional sections on Cancer in Minorities, Prostate Cancer, Tobacco Use, Nutrition and Diet, and Environmental Cancer Risks.
Graphical data is available on selected topics.
Not only is this population considered to be at high risk for both acute and chronic illness, but more than two-thirds have incomes below 200 percent of the poverty level or have recurring health problems. The online Manual focuses on the medical problems and care of the elderly. While it is directed at healthcare professionals, many older users and those caring for elderly relatives may find it useful. The Manual offers a comprehensive review of the medical, social, psychological, and ethical issues involved in elder healthcare. The entire publication is searchable, and a guide for readers of the online version is provided.