Fundamentals of Basic Emergency Care

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Edition: 3rd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-09-30
Publisher(s): Cengage Learning
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Summary

We’re serious about preparing you for the fast-paced and rewarding role of emergency medical technician! Updated to reflect the new National EMS Education Standards for EMT, the third edition of FUNDAMENTALS OF BASIC EMERGENCY CARE offers a rich learning solution for EMTs. The text presents material in a practical manner and challenges learners to develop critical thinking skills, so they will be prepared to make smart decisions under pressure. Throughout the book, real-life scenarios are presented through case studies that support and enhance information presented in the book, giving learners the opportunity to apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom. The book and supplements offer a rich learning solution for new EMTs of any background, with an integrated turnkey instructional package to support educators before and throughout their transition to the new Education Standards. This book gives learners and instructors what it takes to make it on the streets!

Table of Contents

Foundations of EMS
Introduction to Emergency Medical Services
Roles and Responsibilities of the EMT
The Legal Responsibilities of the EMT
Stress and Wellness in EMS
The Human Body
Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology
Lifespan Development
Essentials of Emergency Medical Care
Infection Control
Basic Airway Control
Respiratory Support
Circulation and Shock
Baseline Vital Signs
Basic Pharmacology
Lifting and Moving Patients
General Principles of Patient Assessment
Scene Size-up
Primary Assessment
Therapeutic Communications
History Taking
Secondary Assessment
Reassessment
EMS System Communications
Medical Terminology
Documentation
Emergency Medical Care
Resuscitation
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath
Altered Mental Status & Syncope
Abnormal Behavior
Abdominal Pain
Bariatrics
Rashes and Fever
Poisoning
Trauma Care
Trauma Overview-Kinematics and Mechanism of Injury
Head, Face and Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Injuries
Chest and Abdominal Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries
Bone Injuries
Environmental Emergencies
Maternal Health
Prenatal Complications
Emergency Childbirth and Newborn Care
Childhood Emergency
Pediatric Medical Emergencies
Pediatric Trauma Emergencies
Child Abuse and Neglect
Children with Special Challenges
Geriatric Emergency
Geriatric Emergencies
End of Life Issues
EMS Operations
Emergency Vehicle Operations
Incident Command & Multiple Casualty Incidents
Hazardous Materials
Emergency Response to Terrorism
Vehicle Extrication & Rescue Operations
Emergency Incident Rehabilitation
Air Medical Transport
Farm Equipment Operations
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