Essentials of Emergency Care
A Refresher for the Practicing EMT-B
Prentice-Hall (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-8359-4963-7 (ISBN)
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Description
This textbook introduces a new concept in emergency medical technician education and is specifically written for the experienced EMT-Basic enrolled in a refresher/recertification programme. It integrates the information covered in the new United States Department of Transportation 1994 Revised EMT-Basic National Standard Curriculum while respecting the prior knowledge and experience of the recertifying EMT.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 277 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
1022 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8359-4963-7 (9780835949637)
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Daniel J. Limmer | Robert J. Elling | Michael F. O'Keefe
Essentials of Emergency Care
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08/1998
2nd Edition
Prentice-Hall
€55.90
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Content
1. Introduction.
2. The Well-Being of the EMT-Basic-Emotions and Stress.
3. Infection Control.
4. Airway.
5. Patient Assessment-Medical Patient.
6. Patient Assessment-Trauma Patient.
7. Communications and Documentation.
8. General Pharmacology.
9. Medical Emergencies-Cardiac.
10. Medical Emergencies-Respiratory, Allergic Reactions, Environmental.
11. Medical Emergencies-Diabetes, Behavioral, Poisoning.
12. Trauma-Bleeding, Shock, Soft Tissue.
13. Trauma-Musculoskeletal, Head and Spine.
14. Pediatric Patients.
15. Obstetrics and Gynecology.
16. Lifting and Moving.
17. Operations.
18. Hazmat Awareness.
19. Advanced Airway Management.
Appendix A: National Registry Skill Sheets.
Appendix B: Pre- and Post-Test (100 questions each).
Appendix C: Answer Key.
2. The Well-Being of the EMT-Basic-Emotions and Stress.
3. Infection Control.
4. Airway.
5. Patient Assessment-Medical Patient.
6. Patient Assessment-Trauma Patient.
7. Communications and Documentation.
8. General Pharmacology.
9. Medical Emergencies-Cardiac.
10. Medical Emergencies-Respiratory, Allergic Reactions, Environmental.
11. Medical Emergencies-Diabetes, Behavioral, Poisoning.
12. Trauma-Bleeding, Shock, Soft Tissue.
13. Trauma-Musculoskeletal, Head and Spine.
14. Pediatric Patients.
15. Obstetrics and Gynecology.
16. Lifting and Moving.
17. Operations.
18. Hazmat Awareness.
19. Advanced Airway Management.
Appendix A: National Registry Skill Sheets.
Appendix B: Pre- and Post-Test (100 questions each).
Appendix C: Answer Key.