Providing the tools you need to succeed, Volume 1 of Paramedic Practice Today: Above and Beyond offers a solid foundation for paramedic practice and is nowupdated to reflect the 2010 emergency cardiovascular care guidelines. A conversational, easy-to-read style simplifies topics and helps you master National Standard Curriculum objectives and meet the new National Education Standards. It includes a companion DVD-ROM with step-by-step videos demonstrating the skills in the textbook and more. Because this book corresponds to the National Registry of EMTs National EMS Practice Analysis, it provides you with the best possible preparation for the National Registry exam. INDICE: Division 1: Preparatory 1. EMS Safety and Well-Being of the Paramedic 2. Paramedic Roles and Responsibilities 3. Illness and Injury Prevention 4. Legal and Regulatory Issues 5. Ethics 6. Medical Terminology Review 7. Body Systems: Anatomy and Physiology 8. Pathophysiology 9. Life Span Development 10. Public Health and EMS Division 2: Pharmacology 11. Basic Principles of Pharmacology 12. Drug and Chemical Classes 13. Medication Administration Division 3: Airway Management and Ventilation 14. Airway and Ventilation Division 4: Patient Assessment 15. Therapeutic Communication 16. History Taking 17. Patient Assessment 18. Communication 19. Documentation Division 5: Medical 20. Head, Ear, Eye, Nose, and Throat Disorders 21. Pulmonary 22. Cardiovascular Disorders 23. Disorders of the Nervous System 24. Endocrine Emergencies and Nutritional Disorders 25. Immune System Disorders 26. Gastrointestinal Disorders 27. Renaland Urogenital Disorders 28. Musculoskeletal Disorders 29. Cutaneous Disorders 30. Toxicology 31. Infectious and Communicable Diseases 32. Psychiatric Disorders and Substance Abuse 33. Hematologic Disorders Division 6: Shock 34. Shock and Resuscitation Appendices A. Quiz Answers B. Drug Profiles C. Herbal Supplements Glossary Illustration Credits
- ISBN: 978-0-323-08535-9
- Editorial: Mosby-Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 24/06/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés