Why-Driven EMS Review by Bob Elling
Why-Driven EMS Review, 2E is a series of questions and answers that serves as a supplement, as well as enrichment, to other course materials used in all levels of EMS programs. This supplement follows the DOT Paramedic curriculum objectives and is written in an easy to read style that students of all educational levels will find approachable. Covered topics include the role, responsibility and well being of the EMS provider, general principles of pathology, pharmacology and medicine administration, patient assessment and physical examinations, body system specialties like cardiology and neurology, dealing with various traumas, rescue and crime scene awareness, and the BLS and ACLS information providers need to know. Why-Driven EMS Review, 2E goes beyond the explanations of other EMS text books and offers frank, usable advice on how to handle extreme situations and understand complex material.
The Well-Being of the EMS ProviderEMS Systems, Roles and Responsibilities. Illness and Injury Prevention. Medical/Legal Issues. Ethical Issues for the EMS Provider. General Principles of Pathology. Pharmacology. Medication Administration. Life Span Development. Airway Management and Ventilation. Therapeutic Communications and History Taking. Techniques of Physical Examination. Overview: Patient Assessment. Scene Size-Up, Initial Assessment. Focused History and Physical Exam: Medical. Focused History and Physical Exam: Trauma. Assessment Based Management. Clinical Decision Making and On-Going Assessment. Communications. Documentation. Pulmonary /Respiratory. Cardiology. Neurology. Endocrinology. Allergies and Anaphylaxis. Gastroenterology & Urology. Toxicology. Environmental Conditions. Infectious and Communicable Diseases. Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders. Hematology. Gynecology and Obstetrics. Trauma Systems and Mechanism of Injury. Hemorrhage and Shock. Soft Tissue Trauma. Burns. Head and Facial Trauma. Spinal Trauma. Thoracic Trauma. Abdominal Trauma. Musculoskeletal Trauma. Neonatology. Pediatrics. Geriatrics. The Challenged Patient. Acute Interventions in the Home Care Patient. Ambulance Operations and Medical Incident Command. Rescue Awareness Operations. Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Operations. Crime Scenes Awareness. Basic Life Support. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Index.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781418038175 |
| ISBN 10 | 1418038172 |
| Title | Why-Driven EMS Review |
| Author | Bob Elling |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning, Inc |
| Year published | 2007-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 672 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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