Paramedics To The Rescue

Whether speeding in an ambulance to the scene of an accident or treating survivors in the aftermath of a natural disaster, it's all in a day's work for these brave paramedics. In this gripping new book, children will meet the everyday heroes who provide emergency care to injured people when every second counts. Dramatic true stories reveal how these courageous workers use their quick thinking and expert emergency skills to take action in dangerous situations. In addition, readers will get an inside look at the history of paramedics, how they are trained, and the special equipment they use. Large, full-color photos and an engaging narrative text will keep kids turning the pages to see paramedics doing what they do best—helping people and saving lives.

Discusses the job and encounters that a paramedic may experience. Also includes the history of the profession, along with the different levels of training involved.

This book will help educate your child by introducing them to who is a Paramedic? What can a paramedic do for them? What is an Ambulance? Your child will learn what to expect to see and hear from a paramedic upon their arrival. They will also learn how they can help by understanding the Do's and Don'ts during an emergency. With this book your child will be more prepared in case of medical emergency. So come and learn in a fun way you family can enjoy.

As a photojournalist and author,Brett Stevens has for decadesrecounted the stories of those working on the front lines of ouremergency services. From the chaos of policing to the toxic realmsof firefighting, he has witnessed and written upon their stresses.Himself, working as a cop and then moving into industrial firerescue, has allowed him to develop a greater understanding of theoperational and emotional dynamics of their worlds, but it wasn'tuntil he transferred to the army reserves medical corps that hecame to realise that although the paramedics had always beenthere they had been little more than ghosts to him. Present in spiritbut none the less transparent.It was only when he developed an understanding of the medicalsphere and worked in the field with these government paramedics did he come to understand their unique challengesand incredible pressures. Climbing down a cliff to stabilise a para glider, treating ice addicts that have rammed each other o

Provides an introduction to the work and training of emergency medical technicians. --

Casualty care and first aid is an integral part of the fire and rescue services’ role and firefighters have always worked closely with pre-hospital medical providers in their aim to save lives. As the fire services are now increasingly involved in the delivery of medical care through co-responding schemes, casualty care and first aid training has become crucial for firefighters to provide initial assessment and care of patients when responding to a variety of medical emergencies. This textbook, written by an experienced team of firefighters and paramedics, is an essential guide to life saving care and has been specifically written for firefighters already employed or undertaking training within a fire and rescue service. Casualty Care for Fire and Rescue combines a skills-based practical approach with clinical knowledge and covers a range of urgent care that firefighters deliver and respond to, including trauma injuries, burns, road traffic collisions and cardiac arrest. The book is up to date with the latest policy and research, and addresses legal issues and clinical governance. A multi-disciplinary approach is taken throughout, and is explored in detail in a chapter on working with healthcare professionals. Chapters are also illustrated with photographs and anatomical diagrams to support understanding. Contents include: Working with Other Health Professionals; Communication; Clinical Governance, Legal and Ethical Issues; Safeguarding Adults and Children; Health and Safety; Manual Handling; Drug Administration; Scene Assessment; Patient Assessment; Airway; Breathing; Circulation; Disability; Exposure/Environment; Medical Emergencies; Trauma Emergencies; Cardiac Arrest; Children and Infants; Mental Health; Older People and Frailty

TRUE LIFE-AND-DEATH DRAMA In taut, thrilling prose, Peter Canning has written a book that captures the rarely seen real world of emergency medicine. A seasoned paramedic who fights under enormous pressure to save lives, Canning trains new paramedics for the rigors of a nonstop, action-packed battle. From a four-month-old baby who has stopped breathing to a sixty-seven-year-old woman with a strange abdominal mass that threatens to explode--these are gripping true stories from the "ER on the streets." An exciting, often moving account, Canning tells a powerful story of camaraderie, selflessness, and courage as paramedics try to stand tall and human through both defeat and victory.

Ambulances are amazing vehicles used to help people in their time of need. When someone is sick or injured, an ambulance is called and paramedics help get that person to the nearest hospital. But these vehicles are different all over the world. While some are bright red in one city, a few states away an ambulance might be neon yellow or even green! This book takes a look at these very fast and high-tech vehicles, giving beginning readers a glimpse of a rescue vehicle they might not ever need, but will always be there just in case.