Principles of EMS Systems, Third Edition provides EMS personnel with an overview of the organization and operation of an EMS system, both on a daily basis and in response to large-scale events, including terrorist and weapons of mass destruction incidents. This book explores the role the medical director plays in EMS and discusses the importance of medical oversight and accountability. By focusing on the collaborative interaction of EMS, police, and fire professionals, along with emergency physicians, emergency departments, and hospitals, this resource provides a framework for how these different groups must work together to ensure the emergency medicine/health care safety net does not fail when it is needed the most.
This manual is developed for use within health care provider level (both pre-hospital and in-hospital) CPR training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. This title is ideal for use within courses designed to certify health care providers in CPR and AED. The content of this manual has been updated to meet or exceeds the 2020 scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the CPR and ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association (AHA) and other resuscitation councils around the world"--
Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), First Aid and CPR Guide, Seventh Edition is an excellent resource for action at common emergencies. This quick reference gives you the tools necessary to prevent and minimize injury, provide comfort, and maximize care until expert care arrives. This guide is perfect for anybody who wants quick, portable access to vital first aid and basic life support information in place of, or in addition to, taking a formal first aid or CPR course. The First Aid and CPR Guide, Seventh Edition may be used within first aid and CPR refresher training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI). About Emergency Care & Safety Institute Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) is an internationally renowned organization that provides training and certifications that meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health. ECSI's courses are delivered throughout a range of industries and markets worldwide, including colleges and universities, business and industry, government, public safety agencies, hospitals, private training companies, scouting groups, and many more. ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Automated External Defibrillation Babysitter Safety Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens CPR (Layperson and Health Care levels) Emergency Medical Responder (formerly known as First Responder) First Aid (Standard, Advanced, Pediatric, Wilderness, and other levels) Oxygen Administration A digital certification card is included with this publication.
Published in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Critical Care Transport offers cutting-edge content relevant to any healthcare provider training in critical care transport. Like no other textbook in this market, Critical Care Transport thoroughly prepares medical professionals to function as competent members of a critical care team by covering the material that everyone-paramedics, nurses, physicians, and specialty crew-needs to know to operate effectively in the prehospital critical care environment. This book meets the curricula of major critical care training programs, including University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). It covers both ground and flight transport, and meets the objectives of critical care transport certification exams such as the Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) exam administered by the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification. 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, trauma, and pharmacology are covered in the context of critical care. Chapters have been authored by leading critical care professionals across the country and represent the most current, state-of-the-art information on management of critical care patients. This dynamic textbook includes the following features to enhance learning: Skills, covering equipment, indications, contraindications, steps, and complications. A synopsis of signs and symptoms, differential diagnosis, and management points for each condition discussed. Tips on caring for special populations. Explanations of controversies. Management algorithms. An in-depth case study in each chapter. The International Association of Flight Paramedics (IAFP), which provides advocacy, leadership development, and educational opportunities for critical care paramedics, has endorsed Critical Care Transport!"--
If you are an approved Emergency Care & Safety Institute Education Center, you may want to purchase First Aid, CPR and AED Guide with ECSI Course Completion Card. If you are not currently associated with an ECSI center, you can save as much as 50% compared to other national training organizations. Learn more at ecsinstitute.org Based on current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines and scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and other resuscitation councils around the world, First Aid, CPR, and AED Guide, Eighth Edition is an excellent resource for action at common emergencies. This quick reference gives lay responders the tools necessary to prevent and minimize injury, provide comfort, and maximize care until professional medical care arrives. This guide is perfect for anybody who wants quick, portable access to vital first aid and basic life support information in place of, or in addition to, taking a formal first aid or CPR and AED course. The First Aid, CPR, and AED Guide, Eighth Edition may be used within first aid, CPR, and AED refresher training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI). Please note that ECSI digital course completion certificates are not included.
Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Eighth Edition is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students to learn life-saving skills. This manual includes: Updated content that meets or exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the CPR and ECC Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world Emphasis on life-threatening conditions and focus on critical life-saving skills Decision tables that provide a concise summary of what signs to look for and what treatment steps to take during an emergency Current information on CPR, AED, injuries, and illnesses New and updated content on hemorrhage control, opioid overdose response, compression-only CPR, and COVID-19
CPR and AED, Eighth Edition is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify lay responders in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students to learn life-saving skills. CPR and AED, Eighth Edition includes: Updated content that meets and exceeds the scientific recommendations developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and is consistent with the CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines as established by the American Heart Association and other resuscitation councils around the world Current information on CPR, AED, choking and airway obstruction, and special situations New and updated content on back blows for adults, encircling thumbs CPR technique for infants, opioid overdose response, compression-only CPR, and COVID-19 precautions Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction CHAPTER 2 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CHAPTER 3 Airway Obstruction and Choking Care CHAPTER 4 Automated External Defibrillation CHAPTER 5 CPR Precautions, Complications, and Special Situations
Authored by the two primary organizations in the field, Legal Medicine: Health Care Law and Medical Ethics, 8th Edition, remains the premier treatise in this increasingly important area of medical practice. In the midst of a progressively litigious culture, this essential reference provides up-to-date information on topics surrounding professional medical liability, the business aspects of medical practice, and medicolegal and ethical issues, offering comprehensive discussions on a myriad of topics that health care professionals face every day. - Addresses the legal aspects of almost every medical topic that impacts health care professionals, using actual case studies to illustrate nuances in the law. - Offers the expert guidance of top professionals across medical and legal fields in an easy-to-read format. - Includes new chapters on Legal Medicine History; Healthcare Technology; Patients with Infectious Diseases (HIV Infection and COVID-19); General Pain Management; Opioids and Illicit Drugs: Misuse, Abuse and Addiction; Cannabis (Marijuana); Drug (Treatment) Courts; and Public Health Law and Policy. - Provides authoritative information on current issues such as the high costs of medical liability insurance for practitioners and organizations; changes in health care and the law, including HIPAA and patient privacy; the overturning of Roe v. Wade; the opioid epidemic, and more. - Features Key Points boxes to open every chapter, Pearls boxes to call out important details, additional diagrams and tables throughout, a glossary of medical terms, and updated references and suggested readings. - Serves as the syllabus for the Board Review Course of the American Board of Legal Medicine (ABLM).
Medical support for special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units is different from civilian EMS in many ways. A tactical medical provider (TMP) is charged with providing life-saving care to downed SWAT officers and taking measures to defend against criminal suspects. Mastery of these skills requires extensive, specialized tactical emergency medical services (TEMS) training and experience in the tactical environment. Designed for EMS and medical professionals of all levels of training, Tactical Medicine Essentials provides the foundation needed to create world-class TMPs. Written by an experienced team of authors from diverse backgrounds, this text covers the essential curriculum of tactical medicine, including tactical patient assessment, expedient extrication and evacuation, and self-defense skills. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
This manual is developed for use within layperson CPR and AED training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), CPR and AED, Seventh Edition is ideal for use within courses designed to certify laypersons in CPR and AED.
Based on the 2015 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, Seventh Edition is ideal for use within training courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students.
This manual is developed for use within advanced first aid, CPR, and AED training courses offered through the Emergency Care & Safety Institute. Based on the 2010 International Consensus Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC), Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED, Sixth Edition is ideal for use within college-level courses designed to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, and AED. More than a stand-alone text, this student manual is the center of an integrated teaching and learning system that offers many resources to better support instructors and prepare students. This manual includes: Coverage of the 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines: Clear, concise direction on how to perform CPR and use an AED during an emergency. Current information on injuries and illnesses: Core information for first aiders presented in a clear and straightforward format. Skill Drills: Offer step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important skills. Emergency Care Wrap-Up Tables: Provide a concise summary of what signs first aiders should look for and what treatment steps they should take. About the Emergency Care & Safety Institute The Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) is an internationally renowned organization that provides training and certifications that meet job-related requirements as defined by regulatory authorities such as OSHA, The Joint Commission, and state offices of EMS, Education, Transportation, and Health. ECSI’s courses are delivered throughout a range of industries and markets worldwide, including colleges and universities, business and industry, government, public safety agencies, hospitals, private training companies, and secondary school systems. ECSI offers world-class training solutions in the areas of: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Automated External Defibrillation Babysitter Safety Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens CPR (Layperson and Health Care levels) Driver Safety Emergency Medical Responder (formerly known as First Responder) First Aid (Standard, Advanced, Pediatric, Wilderness, and other levels) Oxygen Administration
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
Over five million workers in health care related fields are at risk to exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus, as well as tuberculosis.
Contains the latest CPR guidelines! This program provides individuals who have a job-related duty to respond to emergencies with the knowledge and skills to recognize and provide care in respiratory and cardiac emergencies. These skills include performing two-rescuer CPR and techniques for special rescue situations, using resuscitation masks and bag-valve masks for ventilating victims, and minimizing the risk of disease transmission in emergency situations. This program also covers special situations professional rescuers are likely to encounter and the use of specialized equipment, most notably automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
It's better to know First Aid and not need it than to need it and not know it. Everyone should be able to perform First Aid, since most people will eventually find themselves in a situation requiring it, either for another person or for themselves. First Aid, Fifth Edition is a dynamic course for those who want First Aid training without the CPR and AED component. Completely revised and updated, the Fifth Edition complies with the 2005 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines.
Completely updated and revised to include the 2005 guidelines for cardiovascular resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC), CPR and AED, Fifth Edition integrates the training of CPR and AED into one simple program. This program teaches basic life support and addresses breathing and cardiac emergencies in caring for adults, children, and infants. It is also designed to facilitate the efficient training, testing, and retesting in the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP), United Kingdom Revised Third Edition represents a comprehensive source of prehospital medical information for the emergency care of infants and children. PEPP is designed to give prehospital professionals the education, skills, and confidence they need to effectively treat pediatric patients. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP specifically teaches prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. PEPP combines comprehensive medical content with dynamic features and an interactive course to fully prepare prehospital professionals to care for children in the field.New to the Revised Third Edition:Meets 2015 CPR and ECC GuidelinesThe textbook content addresses every pediatric-specific competency statement in the National EMS Education StandardsShock and resuscitation content is covered in two separate chapters, placing more emphasis on these critical topicsA top-flight EMS author team working in conjunction with AAP physician reviewers ensures exceptional medical content with a “street” focusA free eBook is included with every printed copy of the Revised Third EditionFeatures include:The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) represents the essence of the PEPP patient assessment method, which includes assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skinThe Patient Assessment Flowchart provides students with an easy-to-understand reference of the pediatric patient assessment processCase Studies provide an opportunity for critical thinking and encourage students to consider how they would treat a similar case in the fieldProcedures provide written step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of important BLS and ALS pediatric skillsInteractive Course and Flexible Course Options:PEPP Course Coordinators now have the option of offering onsite or hybrid coursesThe hybrid course includes engaging, interactive online modules that students complete before attending the onsite portion of the course for scenarios and hands-on skill stationsThe onsite course includes case-based lectures, live-action video, small group scenarios, and hands-on skill stationsA new renewal course for providers to keep up-to-date with their skillsThe BLS course is geared toward Emergency Medical Responders and EMTs, while the ALS course is ideal for AEMTs and Paramedics. Learn more about the PEPP course at www.PEPPsite.com. *Note: Access to the online modules can be purchased separately. Select the Student Resources tab above to purchase, or click the links below:BLS Pretest AccessALS Pretest AccessBLS Hybrid AccessALS Hybrid Access*PEPP Precourse Module access codes are not available in the eBook version.
Over Five Million Workers In Health Care Related Fields Are At Risk Of Exposure To Bloodborne Pathogens, Such As The HIV Virus And Hepatitis B Virus. Designed To Meet The Current OSHA Training Requirements, Bloodborne Pathogens Was Created For Students And Employees Who Have Potential For Occupational Exposure To Blood Or Other Potentially Infectious Materials, And Even Has Supplemental Information On Airborne Pathogens Such As Tuberculosis. The Fifth Edition Has Been Completely Revised And Updated To Comply With The 2005 Guidelines For Cardiovascular Resuscitation (CPR) And Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Over five million workers in health care related fields are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as the HIV virus and hepatitis B virus. Designed to meet the current OSHA training requirements, Bloodborne Pathogens was created for students and employees who have potential for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, and even has supplemental information on airborne pathogens such as tuberculosis. The Fifth Edition has been completely revised and updated to comply with the 2005 guidelines for cardiovascular resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC).
**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
The all-new Fourth Edition of Advanced Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured combines comprehensive content with an unparalleled suite of digital resources to fully empower AEMT students and educators.
Principles of EMS Systems, Third Edition provides EMS personnel with an overview of the organization and operation of an EMS system, both on a daily basis and in response to large-scale events, including terrorist and weapons of mass destruction incidents. This book explores the role the medical director plays in EMS and discusses the importance of medical oversight and accountability. By focusing on the collaborative interaction of EMS, police, and fire professionals, along with emergency physicians, emergency departments, and hospitals, this resource provides a framework for how these different groups must work together to ensure the emergency medicine/health care safety net does not fail when it is needed the most.
Nancy Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets, Seventh Edition is the next step in the evolution of the premier paramedic education program. This legendary paramedic textbook was first developed by Dr. Nancy Caroline in the early 1970s and transformed paramedic education. Today, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is proud to continue this legacy and set the new gold standard for the paramedics of tomorrow. The Seventh Edition reflects the collective experience of its top-flight author team and decades of street wisdom. This fully updated edition 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. This edition emphasizes the ideal that becoming a paramedic is a continual pursuit of growth and excellence throughout an entire career. Concepts of team leadership and professionalism are woven throughout the chapters, challenging students to become more compassionate, conscientious health care professionals as well as superior clinicians.
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.
The Most Comprehensive Set of Quality Guidelines Available to the Pharmacy Profession ASHP positions and more than 80 ASHP guidance documents of varying scope provide ongoing advice to practitioners and health systems to help improve the medication-use process, patient care and safety, and patient outcomes and quality of life. ASHP Statements ASHP Guidelines Technical Assistance Bulletins Therapeutic Position Statements Therapeutic Guidelines ASHP-Endorsed Documents
Sander’s Paramedic Textbook, Fifth Edition reflects the 2015 ECC and CPR guidelines and meets and exceeds the National EMS Education Standard for the Paramedic level. Based on current medical evidence and written at a level that elicits higher-order thinking, the Fifth Edition provides a comprehensive learning tool for paramedic students and a reliable desk reference for emergency physicians.
El Programa de Formación Profesional del Paramédico, de Nancy Caroline, segunda edición, es la evolución más reciente del principal programa de formación académica para paramédicos.
Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP), Fourth Edition is an evidence-based resource of essential medical content for the assessment and management of infants and children in the field. This respected and ground-breaking program paired physicians and EMS providers together to ensure the content reflects current best practices and the realities of the field. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP is designed to give prehospital professionals the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to effectively assess and manage pediatric patients. PEPP combines world-class content with engaging features and an interactive course to truly prepare prehospital professionals to care for pediatric patients. The Fourth Edition Includes: A new chapter on Behavioral Emergencies A top-flight EMS author team working with AAP physician reviewers to ensure exceptional medical content with a focus on how it is applied in the “streets” New procedures on tourniquet application and intranasal medication administration Features Include: The Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) represents the essence of the PEPP patient assessment method, which includes assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin. The Patient Assessment Flowchart provides students with an easy-to-understand reference of the pediatric patient assessment process. Case Studies provide an opportunity for students to apply the foundational knowledge presented in the chapter and strengthen their critical-thinking skills. Procedures provide step-by-step explanations and visual summaries of vital BLS and ALS pediatric care skills. Flexible Course Options: PEPP Course Coordinators may offer a 2-day onsite course or a 1-day enhanced hybrid course at the BLS or ALS level. The onsite course features interactive case-based lectures where students apply their knowledge in a safe environment. The hybrid course features case-based online modules with engaging interactivities, including rapid skills demonstration videos that students complete before attending the onsite portion for hands-on skill station coaching and small-group discussions. The BLS-level courses are geared toward emergency responders and EMTs, while the ALS-level courses are geared toward AEMTs and Paramedics.
PEPP is designed to give prehospital professionals the education, skills, and confidence they need to effectively treat pediatric patients. Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, PEPP specifically teaches prehospital professionals how to better assess and manage ill or injured children. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.
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