Strengthen your understanding of key content in all areas of prehospital carewith over 1,900 engaging activities! Exercises help you look beyond "how" andexplore the physiology and pathophysiology behind why procedures are performed. Complete coverage of objectives of the U.S. DOT National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Basic and the National Education Standards give you the knowledge and critical-thinking skills you need for success in exams and in the field. INDICE: 1. Introduction to Emergency Medical Care2. Well-Being of the EMT3. Medicolegal and Ethical Issues4. The Human Body5. Lifting and Moving Patients6. The Airway7. Patient Assessment8. Communications9. Documentation10. General Pharmacology11. Respiratory Emergencies12. Cardiovascular Emergencies13. Altered Mental Status14. Allergies15. Poisoning and Overdoses16. Environmental Emergencies17. Behavioral Emergencies18. Abuse and Assault19. Obstetrics and Gynecology20. Bleeding and Shock21. Soft Tissue Injuries22. Chest and Abdominal Emergencies23. Musculoskeletal Care24. Injuries to the Head and Spine25. Infants and Children26. Ambulance Operations27. Gaining Access28. Disasters and Hazardous Materials29. Advanced Airway Management30. Weapons of Mass Destruction and the EMT31. Geriatric Emergencies
- ISBN: 978-0-323-05505-5
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 224
- Fecha Publicación: 16/03/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés