Updated To The New National EMS Education Standards And Endorsed By The American Academy Of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The Fifth Edition Of Our Core First Responder Textbook, Emergency Medical Responder, Continues To Take An Assessment-Based Approach To Emergency Medical Responder Training. Designed To Meet The Needs Of Law Enforcement Personnel, Fire Fighters, Rescue Squad Personnel, Athletic Trainers, College Students, And Laypersons, The Text And Features Found In The Fifth Edition Will Help Students Take The Next Step Toward Becoming Outstanding Emergency Medical Responders.
This guide provides information which may be needed when considering a fellowship. It lists orthopaedic fellowships in the US and abroad, dividing into 12 subspeciality groups. Approximately 400 institutions providing fellowship opportunities are listed, each with the director's name, address, telephone and fax number; participating hospitals; stipend; and the goals and characteristics of each fellowship. ACGME accreditation and match programme participation information are also provided.
Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, Enhanced Fifth Edition is a robust educational resource focused on how to evaluate and manage common musculoskeletal conditions.
Providing Supplemental Oxygen To Those That Need It Is An Essential Element Of Emergency Care. The Second Edition Of Oxygen Administration Is Designed To Provide An Understanding Of How To Safely Handle And Administer Oxygen In Various Settings. Key Topics Discussed In The Oxygen Administration, Second Edition Course Include: -The Components That Make Up A Supplemental Oxygen System. -The Various Types Of Supplemental Oxygen Devices. -Important Safety, Storage, Service, And Maintenance Steps Regarding The Use Of Supplemental Oxygen Systems. -The Importance Of Supplemental Oxygen In The Care Of Victims Of Sudden Illness Or Injury. -Using Supplemental Oxygen Equipment When Providing Care For A Breathing Or Nonbreathing Victim.
The Ninth Edition teaches students the technical skills required of today’s paramedic while emphasizing other important professional attributes, including critical thinking, empathy, teamwork, communication, problem solving, and personal well-being.
Welcome to the gold standard in critical care transport training. Published in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), and endorsed by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the International Association of Flight and Critical Care Providers (IAFCCP), Critical Care Transport, Second Edition, offers cutting-edge content relevant to any health care provider training in critical care transport. Authored by leading critical care professionals from across the country, Critical Care Transport, Second Edition, contains state-of-the-art information on ground and flight transport that aligns with the latest evidence-based medicine and practices. Content includes information specific to prehospital critical care transport, such as flight physiology, lab analysis, hemodynamic monitoring, and specialized devices such as the intra-aortic balloon pump. Standard topics such as airway management, tra
Prehospital Behavioral Emergencies and Crisis Response was designed to complement Jones & Bartlett Learning's Continuing Education series. This resource educates readers on the crisis and behavioral health issues of patients in the prehospital environment. Separated into three parts, coverage includes: the acute behavioral crisis, chronic mental health issues, and prehospital response. Prehospital Behavioral Emergencies and Crisis Response simplifies various types of diagnosed mental disorders such as mood, personality, eating, and sleeping, as well as schizophrenia and psychosis. This is a great resource for continuing education courses and is also appropriate for any basic, intermediate, or paramedic prehospital provider course. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
Preplanning for EMS introduces EMS administrators, supervisors, and paramedics to pre-incident planning. This book includes information on prior planning and inspection of high-patient-load facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals; or large events, such as concerts and political conventions. It is imperative to prepare for evacuations, triage, patient tracking, and coordination with other agencies. Preplanning for EMS focuses exclusively on EMS concerns and also reflects many of the principles of NIMS. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
**Each new print copy of Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Canadian Seventh Edition also includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a complete eBook, Study Center, homework and Assessment Center, and a dashboard that reports actionable data. Learn more at http://jblnavigate.com/2 Nancy Caroline’s Emergency Care in the Streets, Seventh Edition transforms the legendary paramedic textbook first developed by Dr. Caroline in the early 1970s into the premier paramedic education program. The Paramedic Association of Canada is proud to continue this legacy and set the new gold standard for paramedic education. The Seventh Edition reflects the collective experience of its top flight Canadian author team and decades of street wisdom. This fully updated edition addresses the National Occupational Competency Profiles with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. This edition emphasizes the notion that becoming a paramedic must be a pursuit of excellence. Concepts of team leadership and professionalism are woven throughout the chapters, challenging students to become compassionate, conscientious health care professionals as well as superior clinicians. This edition also broadens the traditional boundaries to include new and emerging areas of paramedic practice. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content The Seventh Edition includes in-depth coverage of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to form an advanced understanding of the human body and disease processes expected of today’s paramedic. Three new chapters have been added to this edition: Community Paramedicine, Research and Quality, and Mechanical Ventilation. The first two represent areas of growth in the scope, role, and importance of paramedics in an integrated health care system. The third acknowledges the paramedics' ability to provide advanced therapies prior to arrival at the hospital, and a growing reliance on paramedics in transfer of critically ill patients in a regionalized delivery of care. Clear Approach to Patient Assessment and Management The Seventh Edition teaches and reinforces the concept of patient assessment with a single, comprehensive chapter, ensuring that students understand patient assessment as a single, integrated process—the way that providers actually practice it in the field. Each clinical chapter reinforces the steps of the patient assessment process within the context of the illnesses or injuries discussed in the chapter. Strong Application to Real-World EMS Patient case studies evolve throughout every chapter, offering students a genuine context for the application of the knowledge presented. This approach shows the student how all of the information will be used to help patients in the field. An additional case concludes each chapter and presents critical-thinking questions to cement the chapter’s concepts. Accessible Language Since the first edition published in 1
From staffing to set-up, Special Events Medical Services (SEMS) prepares EMS personnel to properly plan for and manage medical response at any type of special event in their community. This concise, highly interactive continuing education course consists of the SEMS textbook and online course. Since no two special events are alike; SEMS covers the basic principles to apply when planning for and working at any type of special event, including: • Preplanning • First aid station planning and set-up • Communications • Safety concerns • Mass-casualty considerations Chapters on specific types of events include weather and outdoor events, stadium and mega-events, equestrian events and rodeos, and extreme and combat sports events. The SEMS online course walks students through the process of creating an emergency medical response plan and implementing it during a special event. An access code for the SEMS online course is printed on the inside front cover of this textbook. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a Course Completion Certificate from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Providing standby services for special events requires specialized knowledge and skills beyond initial EMS training. With special events medical services training, new and seasoned EMS personnel alike can ensure a timely and appropriate medical response regardless of the special event size or type.
Since 1971, Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured has advanced how EMS education is delivered to help train exceptional EMS professionals around the globe.
This fully updated training system covers every competency statement of the National EMS Education Standards for Paramedics with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking.
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