Emergency First Responder: Making the Difference: Textbook AND RAPID First Responder Package
2nd Edition
Published on 27. May 2009
Book
Mixed media product
480 pages
978-0-323-05619-9 (ISBN)
Description
This one-of-a-kind text covers both the objectives in the National Standard Curriculum for the First Responder and the new National Education Standards in the recommended course length of 40-60 hours. Real-world case scenarios provide students with true-to-life experiences, while Team Work boxes focus on the key points needed to work effectively with other emergency responders.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-323-05619-9 (9780323056199)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction to EMS Systems
2. Well-Being of the Emergency First Responder
3. Legal and Ethical Issues
4. Documentation and Communications - NEW!
5. The Human Body
6. Lifting and Moving Patients
7. Airway Management and Ventilation
8. Patient Assessment
9. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED
10. Medical Emergencies
11. Bleeding, Soft Tissue Wounds, and Shock Management
12. Musculoskeletal Injuries
13. Childbirth
14. Infants and Children
15. Operations
16. Environmental Emergencies - NEW!
17. Special Populations
2. Well-Being of the Emergency First Responder
3. Legal and Ethical Issues
4. Documentation and Communications - NEW!
5. The Human Body
6. Lifting and Moving Patients
7. Airway Management and Ventilation
8. Patient Assessment
9. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED
10. Medical Emergencies
11. Bleeding, Soft Tissue Wounds, and Shock Management
12. Musculoskeletal Injuries
13. Childbirth
14. Infants and Children
15. Operations
16. Environmental Emergencies - NEW!
17. Special Populations