International First Responder (UK edition) is an excellent educational tool for members of the Fire Service who find themselves 'First on the Scene' at incidents involving life-threatening injuries. Developed by a working party nominated by the Chief and Assistant Fire Officer's Association (CACFOA) this textbook is the culmination of the joint efforts of representatives of nine Brigades from around the UK and the Fire Service College. Designed to allow fire-fighters to stabilise casualties until the arrival of qualified medical personnel, this book represents an excellent resource either on its own or as part of the International First Responder Course. This textbook is the key to the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide life-saving emergency care to the sick and injured. Features: * Realistic 'First on the Scene' scenarios * Alert Boxes highlighting information and review boxes for self-assessment * Fully up-to-date and reflective of current UK emergency medical practice
International First Responder (UK edition) is an excellent educational tool for members of the Fire Service who find themselves 'First on the Scene' at incidents involving life-threatening injuries. Developed by a working party nominated by the Chief and Assistant Fire Officer's Association (CACFOA) this textbook is the culmination of the joint efforts of representatives of nine Brigades from around the UK and the Fire Service College. Designed to allow fire-fighters to stabilise casualties until the arrival of qualified medical personnel, this book represents an excellent resource either on its own or as part of the International First Responder Course. This textbook is the key to the essential knowledge and skills needed to provide life-saving emergency care to the sick and injured. Features: * Realistic 'First on the Scene' scenarios * Alert Boxes highlighting information and review boxes for self-assessment * Fully up-to-date and reflective of current UK emergency medical practice
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300 illustrations, glossary, further reading, index
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978-0-7234-3130-5 (9780723431305)
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Division 1: Preparatory, Chapter 1; Introduction to the Emergency Medical Services. Chapter 2; Well-Being of the First Responder; Chapter 3; The Human Body; Chapter 4; Lifting and Moving Patients. Division 2: The Airway, Chapter 5; The Airway; Division 3; Chapter 6: Patient Assessment; Division 4; Chapter 7; Circulation; Division 5; Chapter 8; Medical Emergencies; Chapter 9; Bleeding and Soft Tissue; Chapter 10; Injuries to Muscles and Bones; Division 6; Childbirth and Children; Chapter 12; Infants and Children; Division 7; Chapter 13; EMS Operations; Division 8: Appendices. Glossary. Further Reading. Index