Emergency Medical Responder Canadian Edition

Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach is the essential guide for students preparing to enter the paramedic profession. Thoroughly Canadian, it incorporates case studies drawn from the authors' experience, as well as perspectives, legislation, and procedures that are particular to Canada. A variety of enrichment materials are included throughout the book, as is coverage on working with other members of the health care team and the importance of written reports and accurate documentation. KEY TOPICS: Introduction to the Emergency Medical Services System;The Well-Being of the Emergency Medical Responder;Legal and Ethical Issues;The Human Body;Pharmaceuticals;Lifting and Moving Patients;The Airway and Ventilation;Circulation;Automated External Defibrillation;Scene Assessment;Patient Assessment;Communication and Documentation;Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies;Other Common Medical Complaints;Geriatric Considerations;Heat and Cold Emergencies;Bites and Stings;Psychological Emergencies and Crisis Intervention;Bleeding and Shock;Soft-Tissue Injuries;Injuries to the Chest, Abdomen, and Genitalia;Burn Emergencies;Agricultural and Industrial Emergencies;Injuries to the Head, Face, and Neck;Injuries to the Spine;Musculoskeletal Injuries;Childbirth;Infants and Children;EMS Operations;Hazardous Materials Incidents and Emergencies;Multiple-Casualty Incidents and Incident Command; Water Emergencies;Vehicle Stabilization and Patient Extrication;Special Rescue Situations MARKET: Appropriate for Emergency Medical Responder Courses.

Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach is the essential guide for students preparing to enter the paramedic profession. Thoroughly Canadian, it incorporates case studies drawn from the authors' experience, as well as perspectives, legislation, and procedures that are particular to Canada. A variety of enrichment materials are included throughout the book, as is coverage on working with other members of the health care team and the importance of written reports and accurate documentation. The fourth Canadian edition features updated CPR standards reflecting the fundamental shift from 'A-B-C' to 'C'-A-B', review questions, and many new visuals. As well, the authors have worked significantly on expanding the discussions in relevant chapters concerning EMR and bariatric patients, lifting and positioning techniques including the HAINES position, and increased coverage of alternate methods of stabilizing an impaled object, as well as many other features. Their dedication to creating a current and thorough textbook is clearly reflected in the fact that this text has been a student favourite for more than a decade.

Emergency Medical Responder is an essential training program that fully meets the newly developed National Occupational Competency Profile for Emergency Medical Responders (NOCPs). This comprehensive text addresses the entire NOCPs with clarity and precision in a format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking. Concepts of team leadership and professionalism are woven throughout the chapters, challenging students to become compassionate, conscientious health care professionals as well as superior clinicians. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content Emergency Medical Responder includes in-depth coverage of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to form an advanced understanding of the human body and disease processes expected of today’s emergency medical responder. Detailed, precise illustrations clearly depict the anatomy and processes covered in each chapter. Clear Approach to Patient Assessment and Management Emergency Medical Responder teaches and reinforces the concept of patient assessment, ensuring that students understand patient assessment as an integrated process—the way that providers actually practice it in the field. The steps of the patient assessment process are reinforced within the context of the illnesses or injuries discussed in the chapter. Illustrated skill drills highlight the critical steps of the patient management skills explained throughout the text. Dynamic Technology Solutions Access to Navigate online learning materials including an interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, sample course plans, and additional chapters covering: Rescue operations terrorism response, CBRNE, and hazardous materials events crime scene awareness Patients with special needs Acute interventions for chronic care patients Medical incident command

Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach is the essential guide for students preparing to enter the paramedic profession. Thoroughly Canadian, it incorporates case studies drawn from the authors' experience, as well as perspectives, legislation, and procedures that are particular to Canada. A variety of enrichment materials are included throughout the book, as is coverage on working with other members of the health care team and the importance of written reports and accurate documentation.

Emergency Medical Responder: A Skills Approach is the essential guide for students preparing to enter the paramedic profession. Thoroughly Canadian, it incorporates case studies drawn from the authors' experience, as well as perspectives, legislation, and procedures that are particular to Canada. A variety of enrichment materials are included throughout the book, as is expanded coverage on working with other members of the health care team and the importance of written reports and accurate documentation. The third Canadian edition features updated CPR standards, review questions, and visuals. As well, the authors have worked significantly on expanding the section on diseases of concern, the glossary, pertinent medications, and corresponding NOCPs (National Occupational Competency Profiles of the Paramedic Association of Canada). Their dedication to creating a current and thorough textbook is clearly reflected in the fact that it has been a student favourite for more than a decade.